About John Nelson Expertise All questions on Volkswagen 99.5-present A4 Jetta,1998-present Passat
All Touregs 1998-present Beetle 2003-present Beetle Converible. Please no A3 or B4 body style. fOR TECHNICAL ANSWERS I NEED THE VIN#. Or year, engine,make and model. Please be discriptive so I can help the best way possible.
Experience Six years at a quality analisis program dealership.
Education/Credentials AS degree of automotive science.
Awards and Honors Volkswagen Expert level. ASE Master Auto Technitian, L1 Certified. 2008 Certified.
Expert: John Nelson Date: 4/18/2007 Subject: fuel gage not working
Question I have 1998 Passat and the fuel gage does not work is there any quick tips for trouble shooting the problem? Where do I look to find problem or is this a area for dealer reapir?
Answer Well I can tell you what the possible problems are. Number one cause is the fuel level sender, some times the wiring and rarely the cluster gauge. Some times coolant in the wiring. If I was not a VW tech then I would take this to the dealer. Special tools are required and electrical testing is needed. The level sensor is the most likely cause and labor is around $150-$300 plus the part. Good luck.
