2004 Audi TT 3.2 Fuel Gauge Fault

[Geavesy]

Hi, i am having problems with my TT's fuel gauge. When the needle is half way it is empty. When you fill it up the needle goes way past full. I have heard of instrument clusters going down. Is this a tell tale sign, if so is it an expensive fix? Thanks om advance

[Gren]

Dashpod.

Had it on mine for the last few months of ownership (225 coupe), a techinician diagnosed this whilst in for a service. Traded the car in a couple of months later so never got round to having it fixed (apparently Audi will fix FOC). Used to rely on the DIS which was still accurate which seemed to suggest it was not some sensor issue.

[Dr G]

If it's a UK supplied car with a dashpod failure (almost certainly is) Audi will change it FOC.

You do not need Audi history either.

[TJenkos]

As of 1st April 2009, Audi changed the criteria for changing the dashpod

- Have a pre-2004 model year TT, with no replacement parts already fitted to its original dash pod.

- Have erratic or incorrect readings on fuel and temperature gauges, as this was the weakness identified in the original dash pod.

- Have a full Audi Network service history for their cars.

Cars built since 20 September 2004 (chassis number 8N 51 009148) do not qualify, because they were built with improvements that reduced the problems significantly.

Edited by TJenkos on Monday 11th January 19:18