Gas Gauge Issue

[DirtDawg]

Today I did some work on my 4Runner. I removed my brush guard which had lights on it and I also added some decals. But when I went to start up, my gas gauge was reading... well wrong. I had just filled up yesterday. I drove it to a gas station and filled it up. It would only let me fill 4 gallons before it topped off the tank. Then i started my car up again. Same problem. The gauge would read the correct reading for a second, then it would drop below empty and my gas light would be blinking. I drove around for a bit and came back home. I opened my hood and disconnected/reconnected my battery. Still nothing. So I turn to my good people on t4r about my problem. I hope you guys can help.

 

[michael833]

i think COB had the opposite of this problem. when you wired your lights you may not have done it correctly. something about about the polarity. give it a look and maybe unplug them and check again.


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[DirtDawg]

I dont really think its a problem because i disconnected them earlier when i removed my brush guard.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Ground was my culprit, and I bet it's yours too.

Check all of the wiring, make sure it's not shorting anywhere...

 

[DirtDawg]

I will check that, thanks. Is it possible that a fuse could be causing it?

 

[DirtDawg]

Well I decided since my lights werent hooked up anymore to remove the wiring. That wouldve been fine except I forgot to disconnect the battery so next thing i know my car is smoking and all my lights wires are fried. D'oh. I feel stupid. I think it is a fuse.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Today I did some work on my 4Runner. I removed my brush guard which had lights on it and I also added some decals.

You guys are all wrong, it's obvious what the issue is.

Just scrape off the decals, that should fix it.

 

[DirtDawg]

You guys are all wrong, it's obvious what the issue is.

Just scrape off the decals, that should fix it.

No, thats not it, the decals make me go faster :driving:

 

[Pikeman]

No, thats not it, the decals make me go faster :driving:

And Armor-all on the tires gives you better traction:rockthrow:

 

[DirtDawg]

And Armor-all on the tires gives you better traction:rockthrow:

Exactly lol!

 

[Martinjmpr]

No, thats not it, the decals make me go faster :driving:

Only if you put them on right. If you put them on backwards, your vehicle will go slower.

Now, a "Type R" badge - that will make your 4runner go faster!

 

[OnTheRidge]

Thunderup--

Have you found a solution? I've got the same problem: for the first 60 miles or so on a full tank, my gauge reads empty w/ a flashing gas light, then for the rest of the tank it reads full w/o light... Learning to live with it but it's pissing me off!

 

[DirtDawg]

Thunderup--

Have you found a solution? I've got the same problem: for the first 60 miles or so on a full tank, my gauge reads empty w/ a flashing gas light, then for the rest of the tank it reads full w/o light... Learning to live with it but it's pissing me off!

Nope, I just am counting miles. This is apparently an unknown issue.