Warning light.....do you have this problem?

[wolfie308]

An easy one to overlook, but has anyone else got or had problems with their fuel low level warning light? I had this issue on my red S.2 and changing the bulb didn't cure it. I'm pretty sure I had the same on the turquoise S.2. Much to my surprise, I find I have the same on my new S.2 too(haven't checked bulb yet)

Don't know about everyone else, but I don't always pay full attention to the warning lights when switching on ignition. If you never let your fuel get that low, I guess it's easily missed.

 

[TTM]

What problem are you talking about?

 

[wolfie308]

Just seemed odd to have 3 cars with the same non working bulb for the low fuel level.

 

[TTM]

Not sure how it works on an S.2 but if it's the same as on a turbo and an S2 you should be able to check if the fuel sender works and triggers the low level warning light by removing the sender from the fuel tank and turning it upside down with the ignition on.

 

[edh]

So are you saying the bulb doesn't light up when you turn the ignition on? I know mine works when the fuel is low, but never noticed whether it turns on when I turn the key

 

[al]

mine also works when the fuel is low.

 

[Waylander]

Mine too, don't see it at start up

 

[wolfie308]

Yes Ed, that's exactly it, fuel gauge works fine, but no light comes on when you turn on ignition. All other warning lights come on as they should and go out when you start engine.

 

[g944s2]

My light has never come on startup. I asked about this when it was in for a service and was told it's not meant to come on then.

 

[Sandspider]

Mine doesn't come on on ignition on, but does when fuel gets (really) low.

 

[wolfie308]

Thanks for the replies chaps......seems I've been a bit of a lemon. Still find it really strange that the low level fuel light is the only one that doesn't come on with the ignition!

 

[scam75]

Correct. It does not do a dance on ignition start up. It comes on with about 8 litres left in the tank, essentially the needle needs to be at the very bottom mark which if you inspect properly indicates 1/8 of a tank left and not empty. I had my car about 3 months before I ran it low enough to illuminate the lamp. Also worth noting you can easily do 40 miles after the light comes on before refuelling becomes a necessity.

Stuart

 

[jasonp]

Correct. It does not do a dance on ignition start up. It comes on with about 8 litres left in the tank, essentially the needle needs to be at the very bottom mark which if you inspect properly indicates 1/8 of a tank left and not empty. I had my car about 3 months before I ran it low enough to illuminate the lamp. Also worth noting you can easily do 40 miles after the light comes on before refuelling becomes a necessity.

Stuart

Blimey!,,i didnt know she would go for 40 miles with the light on,,,,thats very re-assuring ,,havent ran mine low enough yet..all other lights work fine except i need a bulb for the clock so i assume the petrol light wil be ok,,
thanks for that Stuart