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Fuel Gauge Q

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ByronBug ·

I have a bug with a 6volt fuel gauge & sender unit in my tank but running 12volt electics.
So I am assuming the reason for my fuel gauge showing less fuel than in tank, is caused from the voltage being incorrect...is this right?
Judy

Bizarre ·

Dunno....

have owned MANY VW's and NEVER had one where the fuel gauge was brilliant.

Presently the one i have never quite shows full and shows empty after 25 L's
I just fill up every 200 kms or so.

Are you sure they didnt
1) change the sender
2) put a resistor in line??

ByronBug ·

thanks
J

blutopless2 ·

for the fuel gauge to work correctly it should be running on 6 volts... a resistor should be put in series to drop the 12v to 6v.