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07-03-2014, 08:03 PM
could anybody tell me how low the fuel gauge has to be for the warning to come on.
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07-03-2014, 09:43 PM
depends on the car
my HDI estate i can get 100miles on the light
my GTI6 not played roulete with that yet but i guess lead feet could rinse the light in a mile or two
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07-03-2014, 10:00 PM
sorry didn't explain very well what i meant to say was the light has never come on yet but the needle has been quite low (gti 6)
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#4
07-03-2014, 10:09 PM
The bulb might have blown.

A good check is to unplug the sender/pump under the rear drivers side seat, the gauge should show empty and the light should come on. If it doesn't then I'd guess the bulb has blown.
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07-03-2014, 10:12 PM
dont think the bulb will blow as i believe its an LED Wink
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#6
07-03-2014, 10:16 PM
About 5min ago, mine came on...needle was about .5mm into the red.
Gloat moment: I last put fuel in 504miles ago...and it was 3/4 tank lol
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08-03-2014, 01:02 PM
Bulb blown am guessing mines did work but hasnt for about a year ana half now lol never bothered me though
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#8
08-03-2014, 02:17 PM
You guys do realise you don't have to wait for the fuel light before filling up, right... lol
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