AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 9/7/2007 Subject: Gas light on for no reason
Question Hello,
So I have a VW 1999 beetle, i bought it second hand and the electrical problems are a nightmare! I filled up the gas tank about 2 days ago to full. Today when i was off to work, my carp beeped when i started it and it showed that my gas tank was empty. This is wierd because yesterday it was on full. There were no leaking oil stans anywhere in my driveway. As i began driving to the subway station, I noticed that the needle went back to where it was supposed to be to indicate that i have full gas, but the light is still on? Is this common? Easily fixed? What could be the reason for this?
Thanks
Answer Hi Jimmy,
There is a fault in the fuel sending unit circuit. This is not a common problem. There are only two things you can do prior to bringing it to a trustworth repair facility:
1) Ensure that the cap is on tight.
2) Put 2 (TWO) containers of a high-quality fuel-system cleaner into the tank, to see if it will clean any gum off of the sending unit.
During this process, monitor your fuel consumption with your trip meter to ensure you do not run out of fuel.
Best of luck and let me know if this works. (you will have to wait two tanks)
