android 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Hi my bmw owners, sorry but have a slight problem with my e36 2.8i. the fuel gauge ,has all of a sudden stopped working, and it now shows empty . i am assuming 1 of the sender units have packed up .Also if i buy a new 1 are they both the same, could i use it to replace either 1 . Any info would be gratefully received . Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curryinahurry 39 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Its likely that a wire has fallen off the sender... Remove the sender unit and crimp the wire back on should fix it. Hi my bmw owners, sorry but have a slight problem with my e36 2.8i. the fuel gauge ,has all of a sudden stopped working, and it now shows empty . i am assuming 1 of the sender units have packed up .Also if i buy a new 1 are they both the same, could i use it to replace either 1 . Any info would be gratefully received . Andy Edited March 23, 2011 by curryinahurry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Andy, No, they are both different - the drivers side incorporates the fuel pump. Remove the drivers side one & check for a broken wire connection inside - a common problem Simply resolder it back on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 120 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 I had the same problem. It was the sensor on the fuel pump side. If you need any help i've got a few photos and i've got the fuel tank out atm if you need any other info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yankus 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 +1 Hot Wire Common a** problem, almost always on the driver side, just be careful with ya soldering iron...gas powered one might be a little hairy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
android 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 Hi my bmw owners, sorry but have a slight problem with my e36 2.8i. the fuel gauge ,has all of a sudden stopped working, and it now shows empty . i am assuming 1 of the sender units have packed up .Also if i buy a new 1 are they both the same, could i use it to replace either 1 . Any info would be gratefully received . Andy many thanks for all of you for the tips, it seems that i may be draining and soldering at the weekend lol Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted March 24, 2011 many thanks for all of you for the tips, it seems that i may be draining and soldering at the weekend lol Andyyou dont need to drain , just lift the unit out of the way a little solder the wire with an electric soldering iron and you are done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
