More woe...Fuel Gauge stuck...

[BoxsterDuke]

I think I have the same issue on my 2003 2.7 Boxster. twice now I have filled up from almost empty with about a 40-50 miles range, and each time when I have got back in the car with a full tank and fired her back up, the Fuel indicator stays where it was and the range stays at 40-50 miles till empty. The first time I drove for 50 miles then re-filled to the brim again just to convince myself there was petrol. Each time it seems to have cleared itself overnight.

Could this be the same issue with the hoses in the fuel tank catching the fuel level float, and if they are positioned near to the bottom, is the best thing to just keep filling up on half-a-tank?

Can anyone direct me to the 2004 Bulletin, which Tool Pants mentioned below please?

Thanks Guys.

[BoxsterDuke]

How difficult is it to cable-tie the hoses in the fuel tank, out of the way from catching the fuel level float? Has anyone done this DIY, or is it something to negotiate for, when you have a service done? THANKS.

[terry.hatton]

Did you get this issue sorted? My 2004 (53) 986 Boxster S has been doing this and the technicians at the Porsche Dealer in Bristol are scratching their heads! They replaced the sender unit but it is still doing it.

Thanks

Terry

[derb]

Boxster Technical Service Bulletin 1/04 #2066 dated March 26, 2004.
Hard to believe the Porsche dealer can't figure it out.

I did this myself and the hardest part is getting the retaining ring off the fuel tank without the special tool.

[Jager]

Happened to me with my 2001 Boxster... One of the hoses inside the gas tank prevented the guage float from moving.

Jager