Fuel Gauge

[hasssforum]

Hi Guys, got an E Class, 1998, E230 (Round Lights), Fuel gauge knackered always reads full tank (embarrasingly ran out of fuel couple of times). Tried the Redex trick a month ago, dont seem to work still, any help will be appreciated, I wana try cleaning the "sender" but havent got a clue where it is and how to get to it. Thanks folks!

 

[television]

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...607722.618&CT=F&cat=45Q&SID=47&SGR=015&SGN=01

You may have an access panel under the rear seat

 

[nuppy]

get it out and look at it

 

[dieselman]

The tank is in the boot behind the back seat. The sender is at the top of the tank and requires a two pronged tool to unscrew it.

Check for a trapped wire as full means the gauge is shorted to earth.

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Unplug the connector on the level sensor, if it drops to zero then its likely the sensor unit, however as dieselman a shorted wire is more likely i think.