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GENERAL STUFF => GENERAL DISCUSSIONS => Car Related (any make, any model) => Topic started by: pidim on November 20, 2018, 23:43:19

Title: Fuel Gauge issue (Nissan Micra 2008 K12)
Post by: pidim on November 20, 2018, 23:43:19

Hi everyone, since my i30 is SO reliable I rarely have issues to report or ask advice on.  Given the quality of knowledge to be found here was wondering if someone can advise on another car in the "family".

We have a Nissan Micra 2008 K12 series since new and recently the fuel gauge randomly shows empty with fuel light on even though it has fuel.  It has very low kays after 10 yeasrs - only 55,000. Sometimes it fixes itself whilst driving.  Can anyone offer any ideas what would be causing this?  Would it be an expensive fix? 

Thanks all for your help

Title: Fuel Gauge issue (Nissan Micra 2008 K12)
Post by: The Gonz on November 20, 2018, 23:56:24

If it's a mechanical float gauge, it may be sticking. If a capacitance type, perhaps a dry joint in the wiring.

Title: Fuel Gauge issue (Nissan Micra 2008 K12)
Post by: nzenigma on November 21, 2018, 02:31:05

They copied Hyundai  :cool: mechanical, most likely culprit , easy DIY job to change

 :link: NISSAN MICRA MK3 K12 2008-10 FUEL TANK SENDER UNIT (1.2l 16v Petrol) #0156V | eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-MICRA-MK3-K12-2008-10-FUEL-TANK-SENDER-UNIT-1-2l-16v-Petrol-0156V-/401376439160)

Title: Re: Fuel Gauge issue (Nissan Micra 2008 K12)
Post by: pidim on November 21, 2018, 09:30:25

So awesome. Thank you all for this. Just didn’t want to go and get it fixed and get charged huge amounts. Fully armed with all the info now. 👍👍