Instruments - Fuel Level Indicator Drops To 0

Instrument cluster: Fuel level indicator occasionally drops to 0

Topic number LI54.30-P-048824

Version 1

Design group 54.30 Instrument cluster/display instruments/warning devices

Date 02-01-2010

Validity Model 164, 251 with diesel engine as of model year 2009
(code 809)

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Complaint:

On vehicles as of model year 2009, the fuel level indicator can drop to 0 without obvious cause.

Note:
The complaint mainly occurs after a long period of driving at constant speed.

Cause:

Faulty fuel level sensor jamming detection of instrument cluster (A1) on diesel vehicles.

Remedy:

Perform SCN coding of instrument cluster (A1) with DAS/Xentry Diagnostics version 11/2009 or later. Do not remove/install/replace any parts.





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