Gass Gauge not working???

Kenpo · 10-03-2011, 01:53 AM

Hi guys, so I just purchased my first insight. Everything on the gauge cluster works besides the gass gauge its always on low and gass light is on constanly. Is there a way to fix this or I have to replace the cluster?

Eli · 10-03-2011, 02:49 AM

Why would you assume the cluster is bad? lol

Common problem, it means your car has been in an accident. You need to replace the fuel pump/sender unit. The fuel gauge sender becomes damaged in even relatively minor accidents.

Kevin Dougherty · 10-03-2011, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Eli

Why would you assume the cluster is bad? lol

Common problem, it means your car has been in an accident. You need to replace the fuel pump/sender unit. The fuel gauge sender becomes damaged in even relatively minor accidents.

Aggreed. Many good links on the subject, here is one.

DIY: How to change fuel pump / Fuel Guage Sender

Kenpo · 10-03-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Eli

Why would you assume the cluster is bad? lol

Common problem, it means your car has been in an accident. You need to replace the fuel pump/sender unit. The fuel gauge sender becomes damaged in even relatively minor accidents.

Oh really, thats good news. I just assumed since its an hybrid, lol. Thanks I'll try that.

Kenpo · 10-03-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Dougherty

Aggreed. Many good links on the subject, here is one.

DIY: How to change fuel pump / Fuel Guage Sender

Thanks alot, so the sender unit is what I should try replacing not the fuel pump, correct.

Kevin Dougherty · 10-03-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenpo

Thanks alot, so the sender unit is what I should try replacing not the fuel pump, correct.

Don't replace it before you try to fix it. It is relatively easy.
Be safe be carefull.