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changed fuel pump and sending unit, but still having fuel gauge problems

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Old 03-16-2017, 02:59 PM
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changed fuel pump and sending unit, but still having fuel gauge problems

Hello,

I have been trying to fix this problem for the last month, but have had no success after installing a new fuel pump and sending unit. It seems to be consuming gas very quickly, I have to fill up every 3 days. Could it be the cluster?

Any tips on what it could be, would be really appreciated.

Thank you.

2003 g35 coupe
 
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Old 03-16-2017, 03:07 PM
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Are you certain it's filing up all the way? What is your gas mileage.
 
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Old 03-16-2017, 04:17 PM
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No I am not certain, but the only way to know if its full is once the pump clicks right? I believe its reading correctly when it fills up but just starts dropping fast after.

I am not sure, i have never tried calculating it. I am going to fill up again tomorrow and will calculate how many miles I get out of that gas tank.
 
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Old 03-16-2017, 04:31 PM
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I filled up half a tank (10 gallons) this week and traveled around 132 miles. so about 13.2 mpg
 
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Old 03-16-2017, 09:32 PM
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It could be the cluster and there is a self test you can do. Make sure the lines aren't jacked up when you put everything back together.
 
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Old 03-16-2017, 10:07 PM
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okay thank you, I'll try to do that test soon,

One more question, my alternator just failed today. Is it possible to have fuel gauge issues because of a bad alternator?
 
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I don't think your alternator problem is related to a fuel gauge issue.
 


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