Fuel Gauge problem

[Nodachi]

Hey guys, I think my EK's fuel indicator is not working properly... when i fully fuel the tank up, the meter show only 7/8 .and now after doin almost 180, it's already touchin the bottom line.. is there some problem with the fuel sensor. there is no leakin as far as i know. is there is a sensor problem, how do i go about fixing it? thanks ppl
Daniel

[Nodachi]

oops..forgot to add that this is an auto..and aircon is not always on... i don't rev it much... and always drivin within limits...

[tRipitaka]

180, as in 180kms ?
180kms for 7/8 tank is quite shocking for a civic..
running rich for sure, you should check it out mate.

either that, or your sensor is buggered..
check it out anyway

[Nodachi]

how to i make it not runnin rich? and how do i fix my sensor?

[tRipitaka]

when you go to fill it up, do you fill 30+ litres to get it back up to the 7/8 it's displaying ?
if you do, then I assume you're running rich..

[Nodachi]

yes... dats right.. u think it's runnin rich?? how do i fix it?

[tRipitaka]

Honestly, I have no idea..
But you could try the DIY ECU test in the Articles/Reviews section, could be a start ?

[Nodachi]

i shall do dat... thanks heaps.. if no i'll just take it to a mechanic to take a look..

[Nodachi]

wanna make sure.. the ECU is in the fuse boX???? not realli familiar with the whole thing..

[tRipitaka]

nah, it's on the passenger side.. sorta under the glovebox..
look for a green rubber piece.. well that`s what mine has, not sure if you have it too :thumbdwn:

[Nodachi]

so wat do i do from there?

[tRipitaka]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8218

[Vivski]

180km is not much. Could you possibly be running that rich and not notice? Also don't think it'd be a leak, 'cos that's about 20L of fuel!! Seems like a sensor or guage problem.

[tRipitaka]

hmm, i'm assuming it isn't a gauge/sensor problem, since he said he fills it up ~30 litres, then is empty after 180kms..

[Nodachi]

ok...i went downstairs to take alook this is wat i get :
http://img51.echo.cx/img51/8300/picture66of.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us/)
after a short trip to the petrol station and fill in 5.86L ($6.18) of fuel. I make sure it clicks before i take out the pump. After it clicks like 4 times i gave up..:D
and this is wat i get:

http://img202.echo.cx/img202/1835/picture79pn.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us/)

on the way home it had reached half way mark and now drop again.. is this normal or is my sensor just f***ed?:(


BTW i'm suprised i've droved about 2 weeks and only cost me $6.18 will as when i drove my dad's van it's like $40+

[wynode]

How much fuel do you put in your car (read it off the pump)

[Nodachi]

just den 5.86L and it's already full..... i make sure it's full this time.. the pump click like 4 times before i put it out...

[crxzzR]

sensor in the fuel sender!
=)

[Nodachi]

How easy is it to fix? is it inside the fuel tank or outside of it? i got quote from Honda if it's inside then it will cost $150+ if it's outside then it will be around $80

[ProECU]

i dont think ur running rich man....
maybe a bad gauge, i dont really know how those work. As for the ECU running the car that rich.....just not possible, it involves delivering 3X the fuel....!

check ur gauge, or take it to a honda dealership

[Nodachi]

found the problem...the gauge is stuffed... so i guess need to change..anyone knows how much it cost? i'm tryin to ring honda for price but since my model is special "LXI" NZ model..they said they need to order from japan for it..