Samurai 20V Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Hi all. Have an issue with my Supra. The low fuel light is remaining on permanently. It does flicker on and off occasionally, but largely it remains on. My research has led me to believe the fuel sender is at fault. Toyota have discontinued the part unfortunately. Can anyone confirm if it is possible to repair it? If it is, can it be done as a DIY job? Thanks. Edited March 22, 2017 by Samurai 20V (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Mine was doing this and I wasn't sure if it was a faulty wire of sender. In the end I bought a used hanger and swapped the sender unit over. It seemed to work tho didn't drive the car much with the new unit before taking it off the road for an overhaul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Mine was doing this and I wasn't sure if it was a faulty wire of sender. In the end I bought a used hanger and swapped the sender unit over. It seemed to work tho didn't drive the car much with the new unit before taking it off the road for an overhaul. Thanks Mark. Been struggling to find a hanger... Last resort is Keron, hope he can hook me up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Just PMed you about a hanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Just PMed you about a hanger Thanks mate, just replied.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I didn't even know there was a low fuel light. What does it look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X13mgr Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Pritty surprised no one has said. Try putting fuel in her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraLEDrears Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Mine did this along with other lights coming on randomly. Turned out to be the ECU in the end but just change the hanger first and remember to release the fuel fressure first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Pritty surprised no one has said. Try putting fuel in her. Just did that, it went off and then came back on 500m away from the garage. Mine did this along with other lights coming on randomly. Turned out to be the ECU in the end but just change the hanger first and remember to release the fuel fressure first Its only the one light.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Just to close this off, it was a frayed wire on the sensor.. Managed to get a replacement, but will refurb the original and keep as spare.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Gents, the problem has returned.. It was fine at first, just came on randomly whilst driving. Referring the image below (credit to tlicense for the image), the tank baffle is loose. I think its contacting with the sensor and fraying the wire. Could I run without the baffle in the tank? The car splutters on hard acceleration & cornering with the fuel level at 1/4 tank anyway, so I always fill up from there. Does anyone think it will get worse by removing the baffle altogether? Edited March 22, 2017 by Samurai 20V (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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