Topic: fuel gauge (Read 4569 times)

jojo jeep girl · « **on:** February 20, 2011, 09:28:50 PM »

Hi there,
does any one else have a problem with their fuel gauge on grande cherokee 2.7crd. It appears that what ever amount of diesel i put in, it is only ever half full

It also can read empty very quickly after being filled. cant keep up with stupid thing - very frustrating ! ! ! !
JoJo

Dutch · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2011, 09:36:11 PM »

Jo, same here that the gauge can be a bit temperamental.

Always when gauge is nearing 1/4 tank it can read 0 on next start-up.

You'll do 350 miles per full tank easily around town and I've learned to ignore whatever the dial says.

Funny though because it only happens around town. On long motorway runs it it works perfectly, then it lasts 430/450 miles per tank depending on speed.

Not a lot of help I know.

jojo jeep girl · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2011, 09:41:59 PM »

Many thanks Dutch,
very true, i do alot of short trips in my day. however, on the long journey it is better.
Glad to know its not me going mad ! ! !
JoJo

jay140285 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2011, 10:43:56 PM »

Does the on board computer read correct with the amount of miles you have left in your tank, regardless of what the fuel gauge reads?

sparkyboy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2011, 12:04:08 PM »

I have the same issue gauge seems to go up and down when it feels like it onboard Range display also drops 50 miles in a 8 mile trip but again ok on motorway

Pain it the are

Dutch · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2011, 12:13:50 PM »

Quote from: jay140285 on February 20, 2011, 10:43:56 PM

Does the on board computer read correct with the amount of miles you have left in your tank, regardless of what the fuel gauge reads?

Nope....when tank gauge goes south......miles to go is 0 on puter

jay140285 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2011, 01:22:42 PM »

Thats a bummer, have you done the fault check???

Could there be a fuel sender sensor that is failing???

Dutch · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2011, 07:54:26 PM »

Quote from: jay140285 on February 21, 2011, 01:22:42 PM

Thats a bummer, have you done the fault check???

Could there be a fuel sender sensor that is failing???

Been doing it since I've had it....4 years now....does not show up on any scans.....do not know how the gauge works but think it is mechanical rather than electrickery.....maybe dirt on the sender/floater or something.

Don't know if WJ's have a slidy thingamabob in the tank or something...

Like I said, doesn't really bother me and on the long run its ok.

Tragic · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:43:41 PM »

I have the same problem with my YJ. I put £80 in, the gauge falls really quickly and 240 miles later it splutters to a halt

Dutch · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:47:20 PM »

Quote from: Tragic on February 21, 2011, 08:43:41 PM

I have the same problem with my YJ. I put £80 in, the gauge falls really quickly and 240 miles later it splutters to a halt

Really....you should have that seen to.....

jay140285 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2011, 08:47:01 PM »

£80 and 240miles, would e happy with that.

I put £94 in at 128.9p and after 260miles needed more!!!!!!

wildrover · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2011, 09:44:48 PM »

If i put 50 quids worth of diesal in my Cherokee ( a full tank ) i can get almost 500 miles out of it before it needs a refill....

Of course living in Poland makes a bit of difference , and i do have to replace the odd cylinder head and other assorted bits on route....

Nosebolt · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2011, 11:39:48 PM »

Quote from: wildrover on February 26, 2011, 09:44:48 PM

If i put 50 quids worth of diesal in my Cherokee ( a full tank ) i can get almost 500 miles out of it before it needs a refill....

Of course living in Poland makes a bit of difference , and i do have to replace the odd cylinder head and other assorted bits on route....

so how many cylinder heads do you get to the tank?

wildrover · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2011, 12:27:36 AM »

Ha.. i guess if was not for the steel seal i flung in there due to a cracked head when i bought it i would be looking at one cylinder head per two tank fulls of fuel... Thankfully the miracle fluid is still doing its job.... However , i have had to replace two lots of hydraulic adjusters , and might have to do another before my next 1000 mile jaunt to Moscow...

Don,t you just love VM engines...?

Bishops Finger · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2011, 12:35:33 AM »

Quote from: Tragic on February 21, 2011, 08:43:41 PM

I have the same problem with my YJ. I put £80 in, the gauge falls really quickly and 240 miles later it splutters to a halt

Wuss Mr Tragic...reckon me TJ does 17mpg...

Bubba · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:23:45 PM »

wow you folks can afford 80quid a time

Dutch · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:51:44 PM »

That's why we cant afford anything else

jay140285 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:59:44 PM »

Lol, second that notion! Got 2 V8 on the drive and in use at the moment. Chuffing costly!

Dave69 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2011, 09:02:01 PM »

i'd be rich if it wasn't for the fuel bill each week

jay140285 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 28, 2011, 09:16:15 PM »

I have been travelling alot in Feb for work, to over see another site.

Normally my fuel claim is going from a couple of local sites and maybe only 100miles on it, this one is over 1500miles so I have been keeping my receipts to submit.

I will add them up tomorrow to see what gone in the jeep and mondeo this month!!!!! (didnt use the jeep to travel for work lol)

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