Fuel gauge fault Z3 1999

[livinglife]

I need help.
The fuel gauge on my 1999 Z3 show empty with the amber light displaying. The fuel tank is far from empty. Has anyone else had this problem?
Adding fuel does not change the reading at all. Any recommendations on what to do first before ripping the thing apart?
Michael

[DC]

It's a very common thing, if you do a search you'll find lots of info.
STP petrol treatment
http://www.stp.eu/uk/products/item/id/1 ... -treatment
worked for me a few years back and hasn't done it since. Worth a go for around a fiver and will do your fuel system good as well.
Best also to stick to high octane fuel in the future.
Dave.

[Brian H]

As Dave says it is quite a common issue, build up of crud on the electrical circuitry inside the tank stops the gauge from working, the STP treatment cleans this up.

Welcome to the Forum

[livinglife]

Many thanks DC. Will give it a try.

[livinglife]

Thank you Brian.

[spurs fan in a coupe]

If that doesn't work, try this

https://zroadster.org/articles/bmw-z3-f ... -guage.48/

I have a few spare sender units for sale.

[livinglife]

Many thanks. Will let you know if the first option fails to work and come back to you.

[BonBon]

Everything you need to know:
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=41826