Fuel Gauge

[jez2577]

Does anyone here have or had this problem with the fuel gauge ..... When filling up it only shows 3/4 full !!
help its really starting to drive me nuts !!!

[V2RAC]

This happened a few times with the Monaro but never on the VXR8. The problem has been well documented on here with many theories being offered but I don't think anyone has the definitive answer. (including the dealers) !!!

[crisisjez]

If you have a small boot model then there`s nothing wrong with the guage.
Sometimes all you`ll get on a fill up is 3/4 tank.
Try another station.

[S600VXR]

V2RAC said:

This happened a few times with the Monaro but never on the VXR8. The problem has been well documented on here with many theories being offered but I don't think anyone has the definitive answer. (including the dealers) !!!

If mine only went to 3/4 on a total fill it would be back to the dealers till it was fixed! "oh sorry sir we dont know whats causing it" is not something Id accept on a 30k plus car!
Id suggest the slide reader is playing up inside the tank and giving variable resistance readings.. IMO anyhow as its a pretty simple design for all senders.

[bigwheel]

I have small boot CV8 with filler high up on the shoulder of the wing. No problem getting a full tank, every time.
Technique I found is once the fuel is flowing, don't let go of the nozzle trigger until the auto click-off from the nozzle, then top off with 1 or 2 more litres.
If I let go of the trigger part way through the fill, I cannot get a full tank.

[crisisjez]

S600VXR said:

V2RAC said:

This happened a few times with the Monaro but never on the VXR8. The problem has been well documented on here with many theories being offered but I don't think anyone has the definitive answer. (including the dealers) !!!

If mine only went to 3/4 on a total fill it would be back to the dealers till it was fixed! "oh sorry sir we dont know whats causing it" is not something Id accept on a 30k plus car!

Tis a common fault. So much so that noone bothers posting it anymore.

www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?p=1&f=69&t=365323&h=27

This was the last round.

Edited by crisisjez on Monday 14th April 21:23

[Ferb]

Filled my tank last week (first time this year)and it only showed 3/4 full. 3-4 mile drive to workshop then switched on again it was showing full tank.

[nitrosman1]

yeah i get this too but its less likely if i fill up at shell its still a mystery to me

[bigwheel]

bigwheel said:

I have small boot CV8 with filler high up on the shoulder of the wing. No problem getting a full tank, every time.
Technique I found is once the fuel is flowing, don't let go of the nozzle trigger until the auto click-off from the nozzle, then top off with 1 or 2 more litres.
If I let go of the trigger part way through the fill, I cannot get a full tank.

Shell V-Power for me

[jez2577]

I have found that I am more likely to get a full tank at shell. Glad its not just me with the problem !

[EssexHSV]

Same problem here guys, i think its a waste of time going to the dealer, because they dont know eigther.

[jez2577]

My problem is the dealer is about 60 miles away and when they first checked it ....yep you guest it they said no problem

[Demolition Man]

S600VXR said:

..... it would be back to the dealers till it was fixed!...

You'd have paid £30k plus for the use of a Corsa courtesy car and would never see your V8 again....

[jez2577]

and let some little git "road test" thrash your car just for them to say we can not find anything wrong!!