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Fuel gauge wrong?

53x.m461k

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Hey guys.

Today when I filled up my 2003 Lumina, the fuel gauge stayed down in the empty, and the alert was on the screen. I have driven the car a few more times today, and every time it has gradually shown more fuel in the tank, basically in 1qr increments. It now shows its 3/4 full, but I know it should be almost 100%. Any ideas what could be wrong?
 

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Hi,

I had this same issue in my VY II S. Funnily enough, the issue disappeared with the next tank. If you do a search on here, you'll find that many people have the same/similar issue. Although, unfortunately, a lot of those who reported similar symptoms had to end up getting their fuel sender unit replaced.
I'd suggest waiting it out to see how the next tank behaves.
 

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alright thanks. I did a bit of a search, but I couldn't find anything about this problem.
 

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just a quick question but wouldnt it be 2002 lumina because there are no 2003 ones
 

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??? I checked the plate, FEB03 buit.
 

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sorry about that mate got the wrong date your right :) how are you finding it what state do u live in got any pics?
 

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Ahh thats ok. Had me a bit confused there for a bit. No pics, haven't done anything to it though, it's dads old car, I got it from him when he got a VE Calais. I just bought a 6 stacker to swap with single disc that is there now.

Fuel gauge seems to be working how it should atm, I'll keep checking it though
 

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I had this problem a few days ago in my Berlina after I unplugged the battery in attempt to change it then realising that the replacement was the wrong one. :bang: Stupid book lied to me.

Anyway, for the first 3 start ups it kept reading 0kms to empty but then a bit after that it started to read at maybe 1/8 and 55kms to empty. Should I just let it sort itself out or make a point at it's next service (75000). Surely the fuel sender isn't that old.
 
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