Fuel problems... XM
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Fuel problems... XM
Seeing as all XM owners are lovely I'd like some words of advice (to do with the car )
I've got 2 problems with the fuel tank/gauge on my Mk2 XM...
Problem 1... The fuel gauge never reads below 1/4 of a tank and the trip computer will never go below 50 miles left (the fuel light never comes on either) and I know that the tank was empty as I ran out of fuel! I presume then that the level sender must be at fault here, my only assumption is that the rod must be bent as it takes forever to come down from full... is this the only probable cause? (before i take the sender out)
Problem 2 ... Filling the car up.... This is a complete pain considering it's a V6, if it was a diesel it would be less of a concern. As the tank gets more fuel in it the pump will clock off more frequently. So if the tank is empty i can put 10l in and the pump will click off, there will then be a gurgle and then i can put 9l in, then click, gurgle... and so on. This is annoying. I presume the tank ventilation system is at fault /blocked, any pointers?
Cheers
I've got 2 problems with the fuel tank/gauge on my Mk2 XM...
Problem 1... The fuel gauge never reads below 1/4 of a tank and the trip computer will never go below 50 miles left (the fuel light never comes on either) and I know that the tank was empty as I ran out of fuel! I presume then that the level sender must be at fault here, my only assumption is that the rod must be bent as it takes forever to come down from full... is this the only probable cause? (before i take the sender out)
Problem 2 ... Filling the car up.... This is a complete pain considering it's a V6, if it was a diesel it would be less of a concern. As the tank gets more fuel in it the pump will clock off more frequently. So if the tank is empty i can put 10l in and the pump will click off, there will then be a gurgle and then i can put 9l in, then click, gurgle... and so on. This is annoying. I presume the tank ventilation system is at fault /blocked, any pointers?
Cheers
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Re: Fuel problems... XM
New ones on me chris...
(Jim if you read this.. see i dont know a lot on these or at least this is something i dont know.. lol ..chris.. dont ask )
I would of hazzard a guess at a bent sender arm if someone previously has had the thing out of the tank..
Clicking filler hose's are a pita.. not sure there..
(Jim if you read this.. see i dont know a lot on these or at least this is something i dont know.. lol ..chris.. dont ask )
I would of hazzard a guess at a bent sender arm if someone previously has had the thing out of the tank..
Clicking filler hose's are a pita.. not sure there..
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Re: Fuel problems... XM
My thinking on the clicking is that the air in the tank isnt finding a way out when the fuel is being pumped in. Do you know how/where it vents?
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Re: Fuel problems... XM
From what ive seen much like the xantia.. along the filler neck area..
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Re: Fuel problems... XM
I get on mine, if you really try to fill it to the limit it will spit back and soak you in petrol but never had your problem Chris...
Paul, LOL
Paul, LOL
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Re: Fuel problems... XM
sometimes mine will spit, so rude
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A 1/3 of Team WFA 'Clarkson'CitroJim wrote: I'm a pink fairy
Re: Fuel problems... XM
Seems to me that you've diagnosed both your problems yourself - bent sender arm and blocked vent pipe! I'd go with both of those even though they've never happened to me...
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Re:
addo wrote:It's a blocked cat.
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1997 Xantia S1 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive in Silex Grey
2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
1977 G Special 1129cc LHD
1978 CX 2400
1997 Xantia S1 2.0i Auto VSX
1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
1997 Xantia S1 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive in Silex Grey
2016 Nissan Leaf Tekna 30kWh in White
2011 Peugeot Ion Full Electric in Silver
1977 G Special 1129cc LHD
1978 CX 2400
1997 Xantia S1 2.0i Auto VSX
1998 Xantia S2 3.0 V6 Auto Exclusive
Re:
I was hoping not.addo wrote:It's a blocked cat.
I'll change my gearbox oil just in case though
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Yes, and I try try and try again but it often leaves at least one party unfulfilled.addo wrote:So, you're saying - when you put your nozzle in, sometimes it's all over too soon?
Car's not much better
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Re: Fuel problems... XM
^^ I LOL'd a lot... nearly as much as the people filming that episode...
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Re: Fuel problems... XM
Lmao! Wat did they do to The xm mk2? Didn even know it existed..
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