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2011 Vauxhall Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel gauge, Wheel.
Mileage: 8,500 miles.

Asked on August 2, 2012

Problem with fuel gauge

I have a Vauxhall Astra Excite 1.4 2011 car. I have been noticing that when I fill up with
unleaded petrol the fuel level flucuates. The fuel gauge was on the red yesterday I filled up
£11.00 of petrol. The fuel guage showed that I had just under a 1/4 tank. I drove a mile
down the road and parked in Tesco Car Park. When I was leaving I did not see a large pot
hole which the front wheels dipped into. I noticed a minute after that the fuel gauge had
jumped to just under the red refuel level which really annoyed considering I had only just
driven a mile from the petrol station. Can you tell me whether this is a common problem
and whether I should bring the car to the Vauxhall Service Centre to be l be looked at.
Avatar Asked by Funkylady789

Answer

Replied on August 2, 2012

it sounds like the sender unit in the tank may have failed. you need this verifed before replacing it.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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