[phil]

hi , to every 740 driver out there , ive been driving volvos now for well over 20 years (yes im quit an old codger)
Im trying to find the answer to a seemigly common problem the fuel guage doesnt work properly , i was wondering if any of you guys had the same problem and if so how do you fix it?

 

[roller]

QUOTE(phil @ Sep 28 2004, 01:49 PM)hi , to every 740 driver out there , ive been driving volvos now for well over 20 years (yes im quit an old codger)
Im trying to find the answer to a seemigly common problem the fuel guage doesnt work properly , i was wondering if any of you guys had the same problem and if so how do you fix it?

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What are the symptoms.
I've had a little experience with these things, replaced mine twice.

Ted

 

[Tech]

The fuel sending unit is the most likely cause.Rarely does the guage go bad.

 

[robinsfan]

QUOTE(phil @ Sep 28 2004, 08:49 PM)hi , to every 740 driver out there , ive been driving volvos now for well over 20 years (yes im quit an old codger)
Im trying to find the answer to a seemigly common problem the fuel guage doesnt work properly , i was wondering if any of you guys had the same problem and if so how do you fix it?

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robinsfan
had same problem with 940 turbo.
eventually found out that the float in the top of the fuel tank was the problem.

 

[robinsfan]

QUOTE(robinsfan @ Nov 19 2004, 05:02 PM)robinsfan
had same problem with 940 turbo.
eventually found out that the float in the top of the fuel tank was the problem.

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[Dadr00]

Sorry to dig this back up, but I was looking to purchase a 1993 940 (non turbo) and the current owner says that the gas gauge does not work. I'm assuming its that $140 fuel sending unit. If so, how difficult is this to install? Do I need to drain the gas tank? Drop the tank all together? Any input would be appreciated