bmw 325i fuel gauge problem

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HELP. Just filled my gas tank yesterday. After that the fuel gauge now reads "E".
What do I need to do to fix it? Any idea of cost? Can you do it yourself? Had an oil
change done the same day at Jiffy Lube and they put dry gas in the lines, would that
cause it? Thanks.
dinscoe@cox.net

I have the same problem...hope someone can help

Likely a faulty sending unit.

Try not topping off the tank after you fill it up, Ive heard that can mess up the gauge for some reason. But the sending unit could be bad also.

sounds like a fuel sender unit.

I heard there's 2 sender units in the tank, 1 take care of the top half and the other for the bottom half.

If you try to Google, you will find something about re-soldering the connections at the sender unit.

BTW, as you will be working so close next to your fuel tank, don't do anything stupid!

The fix for mine was simple......
when you are driving, lock your doors.

I think it has something to do with the fuel door acuator, it reads better when it is locked

I had the AA out to my bmw as it wouldnt start. He traced the fault to a sticking fuel pump. He did some tests with the wiring and now my fuel level gauge shows empty( with the warning light on also).
I have fitted a brand new pump unit which includes a new sender, gauge still showing empty. The gauge was working fine before the AA man messed about. The sender unit off the old one is also working fine.
Does anyone know if there are additional fuses for the gauge, although there is 12volts at the sender unit.
Any help appreciated. Ken

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=106001

1999 323 sedan changed the feul pump w sending unit still shows empty w low fuel light on???

Obviously the first thing to do is go back and check your connections.

Bumped a seven-year-old thread to post his first question....but at least he searched!!!!

monstersales, welcome to the fest!

Originally Posted by dinscoe

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HELP. Just filled my gas tank yesterday. After that the fuel gauge now reads "E".
What do I need to do to fix it? Any idea of cost? Can you do it yourself? Had an oil
change done the same day at Jiffy Lube and they put dry gas in the lines, would that
cause it? Thanks.
dinscoe@cox.net

I had the same problem...this is what someone told me:
With ingnition off, pull fuse 46, turn ignition on and back off, reinstall fuse. Turn ignition on and see if it has cleared. It worked. The suggestion said if 46 didn't work, try the same procedure with #31. It depends which one is dash displays for your model. My 1995 325i liked #46.

IT WORKED beautifully for my 1995 325i vert. It is also suggested, whenever you fuel-up, don't just turn ignition off...remove the key to keep from having a repeat.

my cars is 1999 323i coupe wats happening is fuel gauge not accurate abs traction and hand brake light on spedo and mpg going funny to

Originally Posted by tigermanalan

my cars is 1999 323i coupe wats happening is fuel gauge not accurate abs traction and hand brake light on spedo and mpg going funny to

Try the E46 section.

That's where Flavour Country is.

Originally Posted by jonesin

Try the E46 section.

That's where Flavour Country is.

Why he has an e36. "1999 323i coupe" is really a 99 323is he just wrote it wrong.

I was of the impression with the gentleman's impeccable grammar that his word must be gospel.