having issues with gas floater

[INFEX]

how can i tell if the floater is faulty or not working properly? my gas gauge sometimes drops to E (even at full tank) and sits there, but i had just filled it up and then sometimes it would fix itself... what would be the cause? if it's the floater how do i diagnosis it? thanks

 

[KeithH]

You have gunk on the connection - trust me.

Pull out the level sensor unit - you can access it from the hatch area. You will see a metal piece that rubs against a metal coil as the float goes up and down. Clean both of these and reinstall.

 

[mkiii222]

That seems easier than I thought it would be. I've been putting off investigating my gauge issue for 3 years because I thought I'd have to drop the tank.

 

[INFEX]

You have gunk on the connection - trust me.

Pull out the level sensor unit - you can access it from the hatch area. You will see a metal piece that rubs against a metal coil as the float goes up and down. Clean both of these and reinstall.

thank you i'll check it out right away...also how would gunk get there?

 

[HommerSimpson]

years of gas... gas leaves a varnish on everything over time.. and supras.. are known for sitting for long spells...and for severl spells to... I dont think you will find 1 supra that has been driven every day of its life ...