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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 02:57 PM
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Low fuel yellow light

My yellow warning light of low fuel doesn't work.
Anyone can help me?
If I close connection on the fuel pump connector on the fuel pump it's work. So is not wire or light bulb issue.
It could be the things i show You on picture? If not what is the things marked on picture?
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 03:28 PM
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That's the low fuel level sensor. It operates independently from the fuel gauge level sensor, which is the float in the picture. So, if you checked the wiring and bulb, then the low level sensor is bad. Unfortunately, you have to buy the whole fuel sender unit assembly. It comes as part of that.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-1995-M...-/201688074093

Have you checked continuity from the wire coming from the low level sensor to the connector? Maybe it's a wiring issue there?
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 03:49 PM
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Thank for reply.
i will check the wiring as you told me. Very good suggestion. Thanks
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 03:51 PM
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^ Sure thing. I would also guess you could dunk the sensor in water and then remove it to test the unit. Of course it would need to be plugged in for this to work.
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 11:42 AM
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Is that picture of your fuel pump or someone else's? Your bulkhead connector (white) at the top of the unit looks like it's been melted thru from a bad electrical connection or modified. If it's melted you will need to bypass the white connector for FP power or get a new unit to make sure the pump voltage doesn't flake out and blow your engine.
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Old Nov 9, 2018 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by alexdimen
Is that picture of your fuel pump or someone else's? Your bulkhead connector (white) at the top of the unit looks like it's been melted thru from a bad electrical connection or modified. If it's melted you will need to bypass the white connector for FP power or get a new unit to make sure the pump voltage doesn't flake out and blow your engine.
Yes is my fuel pump.
As soon as I find some times i will work on it.
Thanks for the advice.

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Old Nov 23, 2018 | 11:13 AM
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The problem was the sensor, i check for continuity and was working well.
I bought a new sensor found on ebay for £20 i'll let You know if my fix will work.


You may see the rest of what it was probably a floating ball

This is inside the sensor. Probably the floating ball close the circuit and activate the Low Fuel yellow warning light

Thanks for the help :-)

Last edited by pietrino; Nov 23, 2018 at 11:20 AM.
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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 02:15 PM
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Update,
Thanks for all Your cooperation.
I Installed a new sensor bought from ebay and is working. I filmed all procedure and I will make soon a tutorial to easy help any other people.
In the meanwhile if You need just the sensor I bought mine from here: Low fuel warning sensor
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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 05:55 PM
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Nice find!

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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 07:29 AM
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Good news. Glad it was the sensor and you have the problem resolved.
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Old Mar 22, 2019 | 06:36 AM
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If Anyone need this i made a Video tutorial on How I fix it.

I hope to be helpful to someone :-)


Last edited by Gen2n3; Mar 22, 2019 at 10:50 PM. Reason: Edited the YouTube link
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Bravo, Pietrino!

I copied the link from the main youtube page then inserted it into your post. If it didn't work then you may make a new post and I'll remove the broken one.

I would like to make one safety observation: Avoid using power tools when removing or reinstalling screws around a fuel tank. The fuel vapor may ignite from the sparks generated by most commercial power tools.

This was an excellent video demonstration. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Grazie mille!
George
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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Gen2n3
Bravo, Pietrino!

I copied the link from the main youtube page then inserted it into your post. If it didn't work then you may make a new post and I'll remove the broken one.

I would like to make one safety observation: Avoid using power tools when removing or reinstalling screws around a fuel tank. The fuel vapor may ignite from the sparks generated by most commercial power tools.

This was an excellent video demonstration. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Grazie mille!
George
Thank You Very Much

I will write Your important advice on the video description. I didn't mind about that risk

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