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Post Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:05 am

Hi All,

The cabby is in the garage this morning having the cambelt, water pump replaced and full service done on it, along with its MOT.

I noticed the fuel gauge was bouncing around all over the dial on the way into the garage.

What's the cause and remedy please?

TIA.
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Post Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:35 am

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Post Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:44 am

Thanks, where is that positioned on a cab? :)
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Post Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:50 am

Check the brass nut on the back of the cluster is tight as a first port of call.
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Post Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:53 am

Gert_8 wrote:Thanks, where is that positioned on a cab? :)
Two access panels under the rear seaty squab.

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Post Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:54 am

Thanks guys. I'll check both.
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Post Wed Jul 08, 2015 4:04 pm

The car has been serviced and I noticed the problem has gone away - without me looking at either of the suspected causes to the reported problem....

Thanks.
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Post Wed Jul 08, 2015 6:07 pm

Has the battery been disconnected for any lengthy period of time? Something similar happened to mine along with the MPG gauge working intermittently. Apparently the SI batteries go flat and causes odd faults. Mine's all sorted after a few days being driven.
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Post Wed Jul 08, 2015 7:56 pm

Hahaha.

No, when it's garaged, it's on a trickle charger. :D

I think Diable is right.
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