Ford Focus III (2008 - ) - 08 1.8 Fuel Gauge Not Moving After Filling.

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Wed 26 Nov 2008 00:28
08 1.8 Fuel Gauge Not Moving After Filling. - t3ry d
Hi just to let you know that if your fuel gauge does not show a full tank after filling to the brim, making sure to remember not to pull the nozzle out and put that little squirt extra in to round the numbers up (stupid capless filling making a mess on the forecourt), it is probably due to the fuel sender unit being faulty.

Quick fix:- turn ignition off and back on works 9/10

Mines being repaired this week.

{edited to use the full width of the box, and not just a third of it}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 26/11/2008 at 00:30

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Wed 26 Nov 2008 02:21
08 1.8 Fuel Gauge Not Moving After Filling. - Armitage Shanks {p}
When I refuel my car I fill it until it cuts off, round it up to a whole £ if I can and go and pay and that is it. If the gauge doesn't show full when I turn the ignition I just drive away. I don't get out and try and put more in - I have just filled it so I know it is full. Have I misread your refuellng method in some way?
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