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[jim wormwell]

Hi,

I am a new member. I have two z3. aone is a 2.8 98 model in black and the other one is a 99 model in silver. I could do with some thought on why my fuel guage does not work on the 99z it is not the guage as i have tried another cluster so it is likely to be the sender itself or wiring. Does anyone know whether the sender is repairable or where to purchase a replacement.

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome Jim,

Lucky chap having two and both look in great condition too.

Cheers, Gart

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello from Cornwall

 

[t-tony]

Hi and welcome Jim (another one). More likely it's the sender in the tank, I'm not sure if it's removable without dropping the tank or not. If you can access the wire to the sender try earthing the wires, one will make the low fuel light illuminate and one will cause the needle in the gauge to rise to full. If this happens it will be the sender unit.
Your cars look good too Jim as Gart said. Where are you located by the way?

Tony.

 

[jim wormwell]

Welcome Jim,

Lucky chap having two and both look in great condition too.

Cheers, Gart

Thanks, Yes I really like them. the wifre drives the silver one daily and the black one is just for weekends. The silver one was purchased in October from Cheshire. It had been stood for three years and has high miles 186k but only one owner from new . Runs really great, no engine issues at all. Black one has only 88k but does not pull as well as the silver one but it looks well.

Regards
Jim

 

[jim wormwell]

Hi and welcome Jim (another one). More likely it's the sender in the tank, I'm not sure if it's removable without dropping the tank or not. If you can access the wire to the sender try earthing the wires, one will make the low fuel light illuminate and one will cause the needle in the gauge to rise to full. If this happens it will be the sender unit.
Your cars look good too Jim as Gart said. Where are you located by the way?

Tony.

Thanks Tony, I will try that. can get to sender from behind drivers seat. located in Colne lancashire

 

[t-tony]

Ok Jim, hope you can make something of that. I'm near Lincoln.

Tony.

 

[Zeti]

Welcome Jim!
This year started with a real offensive from the "double owner"!
We have already a member with five....we need just somebody between!

 

[Mint]

Hi Jim, from me too in Staffordshire.

 

[zedonist]

Welcome Jim, there is an access panel behind the drivers seat, the pump and sender are located here,

https://zroadster.org/articles/bmw-z3-fuel-sender-unit-removal-fix-your-faulty-fuel-guage.48/

 

[POG]

Welcome Jim,
This is a lovely place to hang out... Everyone is very helpful... I hope you enjoy it too
POG,,

 

[pgunter]

Hello Jim,

Welcome from here in Hampshire.. A very active forum this one.. and some really good characters.. You won't ever be far from someone offering help either.

 

[bonzo]

from Bonzo and Z3lda. 2.8's =

Cheers.

 

[BMBabe]

A BIG WELCOME from Aylesbury

 

[miller1098]

Welcome to the two z3 car club

 

[bonzo]

I don't think I've got enough love for two!

 

[oldcarman]

Welcome from mid northern Canada Jim, hope you enjoy the forum. JIM

 

[Shelly]

Welcome to the forum Jim
Lucky you having 2 Zs
Which one is your favourite
Hope you enjoy the forum

 

[hard top]

Welcome on the forum from me too.

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!