My fuel guage wont go over half at 1/4 I filled up and would only take 6 gallons. Is it the guage of the sender? Thanks in advance.
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This should be a required reading with every e30 ownership - http://www.wedophones.com/BMWManualsLead.htm
Late model cars have TWO senders, they are wired in SERIES. BOTH have to be fully working.Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205
OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827
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Originally posted by Eric Devier View PostYeah, with mine, it goes all the way the Full, but the halfway mark on the gauge means empty. The previous owner of the cluster said it always went to E, when it got empty.
Is there any way to take the gas gauge out of my old e cluster and put it into y new i cluster?
(need teh higher rpm tach)Originally posted by z31maniacI just hate everyone.
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Originally posted by 87e30 View PostIt appears that my new cluster is doing this... which sucks.
Is there any way to take the gas gauge out of my old e cluster and put it into y new i cluster?
(need teh higher rpm tach)
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OP, turned out my gauge was bad in my DD 318is. I mostly go by mileage. At 310 miles on a tank I fill up religiously. It bugs me at times, but I'm just not into trouble shooting that small of a problem... yet.Need a part? PM me.
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Originally posted by ck_taft325is View PostI have a cluster from an "e" with a 7,000 RPM red line "i" tac w/painted red needles if you're in the market. Will part cheap
Shameless plug.
OP, turned out my gauge was bad in my DD 318is. I mostly go by mileage. At 310 miles on a tank I fill up religiously. It bugs me at times, but I'm just not into trouble shooting that small of a problem... yet.Originally posted by z31maniacI just hate everyone.
No need for discretion.
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Yes, you can remove the gauge from one cluster and put it in another. Cluster is not "one single component".Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205
OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827
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Originally posted by Jean View PostYes, you can remove the gauge from one cluster and put it in another. Cluster is not "one single component".
I'll have to poke around with it. Thanks for the confirmation.Originally posted by z31maniacI just hate everyone.
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The gas gauge needs to match the tank/senders...there were small/big tanks. For example, if you install a late model gauge/cluster in an early car the gauge will be OFF.Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205
OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827
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e30 rule of thumb.... if you take a late cluster and put it in an early car you have to swap the fuel gauge or the new one will read 1/2 tank when full.
BUT the fuel reserve light will still function correctly.e30sport.net
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^ correct... as the fuel reserve light is and on/off switch in the thinner of the two senders.Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205
OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827
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