VY Fuel Gauge Dramas

[divvyvan]

Hi, Over the past week after about 5 minutes of driving my 2004 VY Series II S Pack, the fuel gauge suddenly drops from 1/2 tank of fuel to empty whilst still driving then commencing to sound the low fuel alarm. I know I definately have 1/2 a tank of fuel. If you immediately stop and turn off the ignition then back on again the fuel gauge commces to operate normally again. I have checked all of the fuses and relays to no avail. Has anybody experienced this problem and can tell me how to rectify this problem? Thank you.

[Stretcher Bearer]

I've had it happen on my VT. Usually related to how I've parked ie passenger side down so that fuel levels away from the filler side. When investigated the fuel relays were fine (I've had all the recalls done) The dealer couldn't find anything. the suggested maybe filter or pump but with no fault codes they couldn't say.

I find the gauge really sensitive to the postion I park in.

[aspro]

i have a vy ss and the gauge in that reads backwoulds full is empty and empty is full i have just bought the car so ill have to go see holden

[88GreenVN]

i have a vy ss and the gauge in that reads backwoulds full is empty and empty is full i have just bought the car so ill have to go see holden

This would suggest the wrong dash is in it. Backwards fuel gauge

[grracing]

Yeah I've had similar problem with my VY S11 , holden ran my vin on their computer & advised me there was an outstanding factory recall/warranty for a fuel guage calibration, which they performed for free just last week, even though the car is well out of warranty. cheers

[grracing]

i have a vy ss and the gauge in that reads backwoulds full is empty and empty is full i have just bought the car so ill have to go see holden

I've heard this occurs if u have a series 1 dash in a series 2 or vis a versa, cheers

[festa1234]

i had a similar problem in my ss it came up with fuel gauge error on dash and to contact dealer the needle was going up and down ended up being the fuel cell

[Nastynath]

I bought my VY SS new in sept 2003- my SS is the last dated of August 2003 series 1 and the series 2 came out in September.

After I bought the car I had to go to HOLDEN to get an update for the fuel gauge as HOLDEN sent us out a letter to fix a fault in the car. a.k.a = FACTORY RECALL.........

Maybe your car never got the update and it needs it????????