Just had cluster replaced on a 2005 Ford freestyle. Filled up tank and a day later was driving car fuel tank light came on
Just had cluster replaced last Friday. Filled tank on this Friday. Was driving fuel tank light came on and fuel gauge went to empty. Turned car off and back on fuel tank light was off and gauge was full.
My car has 97000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi there. The only mechanical item that might cause the fuel gauge to act this way would be some malfunction within the EVAP vent solenoid system. However, if this occurred right after replacing the instrument cluster, it’s more likely due to an electrical fault that occurred during the installation. I would contact the company or mechanic that completed the instrument cluster installation to ask them if they can take a look at this issue, as it is likely an installation fault and not mechanical.
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Just had cluster replaced on a 2005 Ford freestyle. Filled up tank and a day later was driving car fuel tank light came on
ANSWER : Hi there. The only mechanical item that might cause the fuel gauge to act this way would be some malfunction within the EVAP vent solenoid system. However, if this occurred right after replacing the instrument cluster, it’s more likely due to an electrical fault that occurred during the installation. I would contact the company or mechanic that completed the instrument cluster installation to ask them if they can take a look at this issue, as it is likely an installation fault and not mechanical.
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ANSWER : Hi there. If water is getting into the fuel door and flooding the gas cap area, first check the gas cap for a good seal. The cap should seal the fuel and vapors in and not leak out. If the cap is leaking, then when water gets into the fuel door compartment, the water can get into the fuel tank causing the engine to stall out. The fuel door is there just to cover the fuel filler neck and gas cap and lock out the cap from being exposed to the outside of the vehicle. I recommend replacing the gas cap if its not sealing. If you need further assistance with your vehicle, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you with your fuel inlet message that appears on your dash screen.
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ANSWER : Try removing the gas cap and putting it back on. While the gas cap is off, check the seal on the cap and see if there is any cracks or damage to the seal. If the seal is good and the gas cap is replaced with a new cap and the message is still coming on, then check the fuel filler neck for any fuel leaks. In moisture conditions, the fuel lines and rubber hoses can expand and collapse causing fuel vapors to leak out. If you need further assistance with your fuel filler neck issue, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
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ANSWER : Hi, thanks for writing in. It sounds like your battery has crashed. When the system voltage drops below a certain point, the electronics go haywire. The alternator is supposed to maintain the battery voltage at around 14 volts, and I’m guessing that your’s is not working. When the alternator stops charging, the car can continue to run on stored energy in the battery for a few hours, until the voltage falls below about 10 volts, then all those crazy things start happening.
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