murmini - MINI Cooper Blog: Fuel Gauge Problems Fixed

Fuel Gauge Problems Fixed

murmini — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 06:44:00 -0500

Couple of mornings recently I fired it up only to find the gas gauge at zero causing a brief moment of panic until one recalls filling up just a couple of days ago. Next time I started it it was fine so I assumed a bad sender unit as the on board computer was also going nuts trying to calculate the distance I could go on the remaining fuel and just showing dashes in place of a mileage reading.

"Fuel Gauge Problems Fixed" by murmini

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:45:29 -0400

Woah I was unaware that the gas lock has anything to do with the consumption computation which takes place in the ECM module via the CAN bus. If fact, I don’t see how ‘knowing’ how many times you open and close your fuel cap would actually contribute to calculating fuel consumption. Do make sure you polling through to the ‘Ave’ consumption not the current ‘Actual’ consumption which will read 0 at rest. Sorry not to be of any more help – but so let us know what transpires. BTW you can release your gas door easily by looking behind the driver’s seat and opening the small 1/4 panel and reaching up to a small pull cable – pull it backwards and it will open the fuel door.

"Fuel Gauge Problems Fixed" by brew

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:41:23 -0400

the little pin in the gas door is stuck in the in position resulting in the gas mileage per litre gauge reading 0.0, anyone know how to fix this? 2005 mcs.

"Fuel Gauge Problems Fixed" by murmini

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:21:23 -0500

You mean the filler nozzle at the gas station clicks off? What type of MINI do you have? Try putting the nozzle in and twisting a little to the left or right.

"Fuel Gauge Problems Fixed" by Sarah

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:17:38 -0500

For some reason when i go to refuel my Mini, the gas will click off almost immediatley when i start it. Can anyone help me?

"Fuel Gauge Problems Fixed" by murmini

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:21:19 -0500

Thank you Mark - I appreciate the link. I have both your site and your blog listed in our links. Thanks again.

"Fuel Gauge Problems Fixed" by Mark Vogler

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:12:15 -0500

I'd like to welcome your blog to GoMotoring.com! Keep up the great work!

"Fuel Gauge Problems Fixed" by murmini

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 09:44:48 -0500

Excellent! I am sure we can change that and gather a few enthusiasts for a trip somewhere! At some point I will put a database on here for registering vehicles. I will wave! (MCS - JCW BRG /White) murmini

"Fuel Gauge Problems Fixed" by kimmy

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 18:30:00 -0500

Hi there, I just found your blog, linked to it from NAM. I mostly lurk around there, love to read about MINIs. While there are tons of MINIs in the SAV, I haven't found too many enthusiasts, basically just drivers. That's too bad... maybe something we can change. I have a stock chili red/white O5 MCS that's usually parked in the vicinity of Madison Square. If you see me, make sure to wave! Happy Motoring!