Fuel gauge displays fuel level inaccurately

icevirus · Mon, Mar-15-2004, 03:26:17 PM

Anyone has this problem? One minute my fuel level is at 3/4 tank, the next, 1/4 tank...wtf? Sometimes I could see the needle moves back and forth. Is there a software update that fixes this issue?

FlyinM3 · Mon, Mar-15-2004, 05:34:29 PM

i have the same f*ckin problem and the stealer has still not been able to fix it completely.....mine doesnt jump as drastically as yours....sometimes from 1/2 to 3/4 back and forth.....and yes i can see the needle jump up and down....
it drives me nuts!!!!!

icevirus · Mon, Mar-15-2004, 07:57:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyinM3

i have the same f*ckin problem and the stealer has still not been able to fix it completely.....mine doesnt jump as drastically as yours....sometimes from 1/2 to 3/4 back and forth.....and yes i can see the needle jump up and down....
it drives me nuts!!!!!

Wow...I'm glad m not the only one with this problem....Did your stealer tell you what causes this problem?

Nixlimited · Mon, Mar-15-2004, 08:01:39 PM

Mine jumped from a little under 1/4 to completely empty while I was at a stoplight. My DME was telling me I had like 40 miles to go and then it was 0 and I wasn't even moving.

FlyinM3 · Mon, Mar-15-2004, 09:46:24 PM

my stealer said it was a broken fuel gauge sensor and they replaced it but the problem came back after a couple of weeks.....argh!!!!!
i have been waiting for my 15K service so i can get this issue and my HK rattle fixed at the same time....i personally dont like visiting the stealer because they always screw some minor things up which drive anal people like myself nuts!!!!!

H&R M3 · Mon, Mar-15-2004, 10:49:26 PM

Damn! i thought i was the only one with the gas gauge problem. Mine first started 6months ago when i pumped gas. The weird thing was the pump stopped at 3 gallons and i heard air comming out of my tank. i was like WTF! Even more weird was that it indicated i had a full tank

I came to the gas pump with a empty tank and 3 gallons filled it up?WTF! i took it to the stealership and asked and said that i had a puncture in the gas tank or sumshit. so i got it fixed. i currently still have the gas tank needle goin from 1\4 tank to half tank. Ah well dealer told me not to worry

Its not affecting anything so no complaints

jacky_m3kid · Tue, Mar-16-2004, 12:44:29 AM

i have the same problem.. and u guyz better get it fixed soon. cuz one time my my gauge shows that it have 1/4 gas left.. .. and suddenly the engine totaly shut down... in the middle of the road in downtown..... ... sucks... and i need to push the car.. and i call road side assistant... when i am at the dealer they told me that the gas sensor was broken and it is just out of gas.. ..wtf

Topaz M3 Chibi · Tue, Mar-16-2004, 01:21:26 AM

crap....one time it took me 5 tries to fill up the car completely...i tried to gas it up and then it kept clicking but i knew it wasnt anywhere near where it should be so i kept trying.

FlyinM3 · Tue, Mar-16-2004, 01:38:06 AM

ok this seems to be somehwat of a common issue now so im a bit relieved....
why the heck do they have so many issues with the gastank
someone ***** at bmwNA!!!!!

capirest · Tue, Mar-16-2004, 06:20:43 AM

Quick question. Did any of you guys leave your keys in the ignition while pumping gas?
I had the same problem with mine & it was driving me up the wall. So I bought it in to the stealers to have them look at it & my service guy told me that could be the result of it. So I made sure not to leave my keys in the ignition while pumping gas & it hasn't happen since!!!

Good Luck!!
Anthony

Mon, Mar-15-2004, 03:26:17 PM	#1
icevirus www.digitalpixelone.com Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 315 Reputation: 0 Location: Dulles, VA	Fuel gauge displays fuel level inaccurately Anyone has this problem? One minute my fuel level is at 3/4 tank, the next, 1/4 tank...wtf? Sometimes I could see the needle moves back and forth. Is there a software update that fixes this issue? __________________

Mon, Mar-15-2004, 05:34:29 PM	#2
FlyinM3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 852 Reputation: 0 Location: San Francisco, CA	i have the same f*ckin problem and the stealer has still not been able to fix it completely.....mine doesnt jump as drastically as yours....sometimes from 1/2 to 3/4 back and forth.....and yes i can see the needle jump up and down.... it drives me nuts!!!!! __________________ 06 Lexus GS430 03 M3-SMGII 98 Audi A4

Mon, Mar-15-2004, 08:01:39 PM	#4
Nixlimited Mighty Wingman Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 33 Posts: 4,694 Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	Mine jumped from a little under 1/4 to completely empty while I was at a stoplight. My DME was telling me I had like 40 miles to go and then it was 0 and I wasn't even moving. __________________ -Nick- 2003 M3 - too many mods to list 2005 GX470 - no mods ... yet

Mon, Mar-15-2004, 09:46:24 PM	#5
FlyinM3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 852 Reputation: 0 Location: San Francisco, CA	my stealer said it was a broken fuel gauge sensor and they replaced it but the problem came back after a couple of weeks.....argh!!!!! i have been waiting for my 15K service so i can get this issue and my HK rattle fixed at the same time....i personally dont like visiting the stealer because they always screw some minor things up which drive anal people like myself nuts!!!!! __________________ 06 Lexus GS430 03 M3-SMGII 98 Audi A4

Mon, Mar-15-2004, 10:49:26 PM	#6
H&R M3 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 236 Reputation: 0 Location: Palos Verdes Estates	Damn! i thought i was the only one with the gas gauge problem. Mine first started 6months ago when i pumped gas. The weird thing was the pump stopped at 3 gallons and i heard air comming out of my tank. i was like WTF! Even more weird was that it indicated i had a full tank I came to the gas pump with a empty tank and 3 gallons filled it up?WTF! i took it to the stealership and asked and said that i had a puncture in the gas tank or sumshit. so i got it fixed. i currently still have the gas tank needle goin from 1\4 tank to half tank. Ah well dealer told me not to worry Its not affecting anything so no complaints __________________ 2002 BMW M3: Sold 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG: Current Kleeman Stage 2, HRE C20, Custom Lowering, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Resonator Removal, No Cats, K&N Dropfilter, Smoked Tail lights Brabus Front bumper with custom carbon fiber lip, Brabus Rear Bumper, Lorinser Roof Spoiler, Renntech Trunk Spoiler, Custom ICE setup

Tue, Mar-16-2004, 12:44:29 AM	#7
jacky_m3kid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 80 Reputation: 0	i have the same problem.. and u guyz better get it fixed soon. cuz one time my my gauge shows that it have 1/4 gas left.. .. and suddenly the engine totaly shut down... in the middle of the road in downtown..... ... sucks... and i need to push the car.. and i call road side assistant... when i am at the dealer they told me that the gas sensor was broken and it is just out of gas.. ..wtf __________________ Sig pic too large. Chop the top half off. Its white and useless.

Tue, Mar-16-2004, 01:21:26 AM	#8
Topaz M3 Chibi Vin Diesel can divide by zero. Join Date: Sep 2002 Age: 26 Posts: 2,527 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	crap....one time it took me 5 tries to fill up the car completely...i tried to gas it up and then it kept clicking but i knew it wasnt anywhere near where it should be so i kept trying. __________________ -------------- 2003 Topaz Blue M3/Gray Leather --------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/chibij/sets/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P2kBos_xuo

Tue, Mar-16-2004, 01:38:06 AM	#9
FlyinM3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 852 Reputation: 0 Location: San Francisco, CA	ok this seems to be somehwat of a common issue now so im a bit relieved.... why the heck do they have so many issues with the gastank someone ***** at bmwNA!!!!! __________________ 06 Lexus GS430 03 M3-SMGII 98 Audi A4

Tue, Mar-16-2004, 06:20:43 AM	#10
capirest Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,963 Reputation: 0 Location: OC, CA	Quick question. Did any of you guys leave your keys in the ignition while pumping gas? I had the same problem with mine & it was driving me up the wall. So I bought it in to the stealers to have them look at it & my service guy told me that could be the result of it. So I made sure not to leave my keys in the ignition while pumping gas & it hasn't happen since!!! Good Luck!! Anthony

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