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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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Gas gauge...

Hello, I am posting because my fuel gauge is highly inaccurate. I mean, when I top off my car w/ gas, the gauge will only say 3/4 full. And when I step on the gas pedal, the gauge will drop significantly; however, I can ride below the empty line for a while, well over 50miles as I tested last night on the way to work. Also, my low fuel light never comes on... How might I fix this problem. Any help appreciated. Thanks very much.
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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check the float arm in the gas tank to see if it is bent damaged or full of crud
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Float arm in the gas tank? Can I get to it from inside the car, like the fuel pump?
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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its on the fuel pump assembly
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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Kewl, will do, thank you
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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there is a fuel light ???? on what rx7? i never really notices
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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on all FC and FDs
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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yup ....where the stock clock is..
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Yea, in the idiot gauges to the bottom left corner on my car
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Old May 1, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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Does every rx7 I own or have owned have a problem w/ the gas gauge? Thanks Icemark as this tip has helped me even years later... lol.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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so hey uh im having the same problem. i access the fuel pump by removing the carpet from the back of the car right? do i need to replace the float or clean it out? if i have to replace the float, where can i get a new one? did u ever fix the low fuel level light? how do u fix it?

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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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The FSM (http://www.teamfc3s.org/main/factory_service_manual/) details how to relieve the fuel pressure and remove the pump. Mazdatrix sells new fuel level senders and floats. About $89 for S4s and $115 for S5s.

http://www.mazdatrix.com/c-pump.htm

At the bottom of the page.
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