Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

So confirmed, fuel gauge or something with the fuel system (maybe floater) is messed up. Ran the tank as far down as comfortably possible, its kinda unnerving when you can't trust what the gauges display. Filled it back up and still giving me false readings.

What is interesting was when I was busy filling up the tires with air, before leaving the house, the gauge rose to around 1/2. To the dealership it goes.

"You tracked the car?
"Yes, why?
"Warranty is voided, sorry"

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Teseo

"You tracked the car?
"Yes, why?
"Warranty is voided, sorry"

Think I'll take the car to an HPDE event next year. The "intro to tracking" event few weeks back was fun but there was very much left to be desired.

(If they do void my warranty, guess I'll check the floater myself)

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Think I'll take the car to an HPDE event next year. The "intro to tracking" event few weeks back was fun but there was very much left to be desired.

(If they do void my warranty, guess I'll check the floater myself)

Pretty hardtop prove a track event screwed up a fuel gauge.

[Cole]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Pretty hardtop prove a track event screwed up a fuel gauge.

Some dealers suck. My dealer refused to perform a TSB because I had springs, wheels and a catback. That was a fun 8 months spent fighting with Toyota.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Think I'll take the car to an HPDE event next year. The "intro to tracking" event few weeks back was fun but there was very much left to be desired.

(If they do void my warranty, guess I'll check the floater myself)

Just tell them you didn't race it

[dvasqu01]

I'm back hehehehe


Yes I'll give you the rice noodle😘

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by humfrz

That birthmark is a deal killer ........ I could never get past it ........


humfrz

Moving north or south? lol

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

So confirmed, fuel gauge or something with the fuel system (maybe floater) is messed up. Ran the tank as far down as comfortably possible, its kinda unnerving when you can't trust what the gauges display. Filled it back up and still giving me false readings.

What is interesting was when I was busy filling up the tires with air, before leaving the house, the gauge rose to around 1/2. To the dealership it goes.

Welp, soulreapersteve, you may wish to give the old redneck fix a try.

Remove the spare tire and pound on the top of the gas tank with a rubber mallet real hard, maybe the float is stuck .......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Moving north or south? lol

Either way ........ however, on second thought, maybe I could lick my way around it .......


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

So confirmed, fuel gauge or something with the fuel system (maybe floater) is messed up. Ran the tank as far down as comfortably possible, its kinda unnerving when you can't trust what the gauges display. Filled it back up and still giving me false readings.

What is interesting was when I was busy filling up the tires with air, before leaving the house, the gauge rose to around 1/2. To the dealership it goes.

Originally Posted by humfrz

Welp, soulreapersteve, you may wish to give the old redneck fix a try.

Remove the spare tire and pound on the top of the gas tank with a rubber mallet real hard, maybe the float is stuck .......

Fuel tank is under the rear seats. Access panel to fuel pump is underneath the driver's side.

I'm not a fan of the golden tap. Reason being even if the issue is resolved, it likely will only be temporary as the underlying cause still exists.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Fuel tank is under the rear seats. Access panel to fuel pump is underneath the driver's side.

I'm not a fan of the golden tap. Reason being even if the issue is resolved, it likely will only be temporary as the underlying cause still exists.

Do you have OFT or a OBD II reader? could help confirm its the floater if that is reading wrong too

[dvasqu01]

By the way my sticker has been getting a lot of attention from the Asian community in my area 😅😅


Yes I'll give you the rice noodle😘

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Fuel tank is under the rear seats. Access panel to fuel pump is underneath the driver's side.

I'm not a fan of the golden tap. Reason being even if the issue is resolved, it likely will only be temporary as the underlying cause still exists.

Well, I'll be damned ...... ol humfrz stands corrected (again) by ol @Ultramaroon (again) ......

Sorry about the bad lead there @soulreapersteve ...... however, if you are already back there, you might as well check the air pressure on the spare tire ....

Now, about the "golden tap" ....... I never said how many times you have to repeat it ........


humfrz

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, I'll be damned ...... ol humfrz stands corrected (again) by ol @Ultramaroon (again) ......

Sorry about the bad lead there @soulreapersteve ...... however, if you are already back there, you might as well check the air pressure on the spare tire ....

Now, about the "golden tap" ....... I never said how many times you have to repeat it ........


humfrz

rear seats are easy enough to remove. beats having to fight with the dealer lol