Fuel gauge stuck on 100%

[johnsoncp]

My fuel gauge has been working fine but the last time I filled the car to the top and then I parked it and didn't drive it for about a week. The fuel gauge in the car is stuck on 100%. The app also says 100%. I have driven about 100 miles since filling (approximately 1/4 tank) and whilst the range is going down correctly the gauge is not changing. I'm half wondering if the float in the tank has got stuck at the top.I have tried driving over bumps to free it without success.

Has anyone experienced this or any ideas?

Thanks.

 

[Anonymous]

Unsure what model and year you have. Perhaps add a signature.

There were two people on the forum in 2015 reporting floats in tank sticking. So gauge reporting higher and not matching range. No resolutions reported after dealer trips other than filling back up.

 

[johnsoncp]

Unsure what model and year you have. Perhaps add a signature.

There were two people on the forum in 2015 reporting floats in tank sticking. So gauge reporting higher and not matching range. No resolutions reported after dealer trips other than filling back up.

Thank you. My car is the P300. It's about 3 months old and done 500 miles.

I guess I'll just have to add this fault to the window fault. Probably best I wait a few more weeks to get all the other faults discovered and then I can book it in for repairs.

 

[Chrissyg]

I guess I'll just have to add this fault to the window fault. Probably best I wait a few more weeks to get all the other faults discovered and then I can book it in for repairs.

Make sure you take it in with an empty tank

 

[johnsoncp]

I guess I'll just have to add this fault to the window fault. Probably best I wait a few more weeks to get all the other faults discovered and then I can book it in for repairs.

Make sure you take it in with an empty tank

If I'm not careful, given that I don't have a fuel gauge, that could happen at any time.

I must admit I'm starting to think I've made a mistake buying this car. I've posted several things about it but I don't like the fact that the car changes up too soon, the passenger window is hitting the chrome surround and now the fuel gauge doesn't work.

The car value has dropped like a stone. I bought it new for £45,000 with dealer discount and finance deposit allowance. I did a valuation to get rid of it and the dealer is saying £30,000. That's a drop of £15,000 in 3 months. If anyone had bought it at full recommended price of £55,000 (with the options I have) the car would have dropped 45% in 3 months. The funny thing is it has a guaranteed future value of £22,000 in 4 years. So in my case it loses £15,000 in 3 months and then £8,000 in the next 45 months. All very strange.

 

[scm]

You'll always take a big hit as soon as you drive it off the forecourt, you don't want to pay too much heed to that, so long as you aren't selling in the very near future.

 

[johnsoncp]

You'll always take a big hit as soon as you drive it off the forecourt, you don't want to pay too much heed to that, so long as you aren't selling in the very near future.

It was always my intention to keep this car for many years but it has fallen well below my expectations. I think the biggest mistake was getting the 2 litre. I'm sort of getting used to that now but when I start getting mechanical issues as well it is rubbing salt in the wound. I'm just totally fed up with it now. If I was starting again I would buy a 2 or 3 year old V8.

 

[johnsoncp]

I suppose this is what you would expect with a new car. Age is months (obviously).

Looking at this I think the best car to buy is one that is 4 months old.

 

[Tel]

Surely you would have researched performance and resale values BEFORE you bought the car if these are important to you :shock:

Anyway, I'm sure once the niggles are sorted , you will be fine...until they give you a V6 or 8 as a loaner

 

[johnsoncp]

Surely you would have researched performance and resale values BEFORE you bought the car if these are important to you :shock:

Anyway, I'm sure once the niggles are sorted , you will be fine...until they give you a V6 or 8 as a loaner

I wasn't concerned about resale as I wanted to keep it for many years. I test drove the 2 litre but the problem was that it was all fast dual carriageways and didn't represent my real driving.

As you say once all the faults are fixed I'm sure I will grow to love the car. I still think it looks fantastic. If they loan me a V6 or V8 then I've had it but the loan cars I've had are XE, XF and ePace so far.

I also own an XJ which is the car I am using most of the time.

 

[davidd]

Stick with it, I'm sure they will get it sorted.

 

[johnsoncp]

Stick with it, I'm sure they will get it sorted.

Yes. I suppose I could do without it for a few weeks whilst they fix it.

 

[KenC]

I suppose this is what you would expect with a new car. Age is months (obviously).

Looking at this I think the best car to buy is one that is 4 months old.

Only if you can buy at trade prices as the graph of asking prices would be somewhat different especially in the firsy year.

 

[johnsoncp]

I suppose this is what you would expect with a new car. Age is months (obviously).

Looking at this I think the best car to buy is one that is 4 months old.

Only if you can buy at trade prices as the graph of asking prices would be somewhat different especially in the firsy year.

I'm sorry the thread is drifting off topic BUT I just looked at the used approved F-Types less than a year old and most cost more than mine new. Obviously comparing like with like.

 

[santoshlv426]

When it comes to depreciation, remember that when you buy new, you can write off the VAT / GST immediately. Here it's 15%.
Sports cars are well known for their terrible depreciation. It's par for the course when driving a car like this. About the only brand I know that actually makes money is Ferrari (at 3 - 5x the price). Oh and POrsche, but let's not go there. I still can't get used to the look's of POrsche.

Surely if you bought this car new, it's all covered under warrenty ?

 

[johnsoncp]

When it comes to depreciation, remember that when you buy new, you can write off the VAT / GST immediately. Here it's 15%.
Sports cars are well known for their terrible depreciation. It's par for the course when driving a car like this. About the only brand I know that actually makes money is Ferrari (at 3 - 5x the price). Oh and POrsche, but let's not go there. I still can't get used to the look's of POrsche.

Surely if you bought this car new, it's all covered under warrenty ?

Thanks for the info. Yes it's covered under warranty but the dealers really drag their feet doing things. I sent one Jag for a DRL light issue and that took three days. I had my XJ serviced (an oil change) and that took two days so I assume these repairs will take several weeks. Plus the fact that whilst in their care the car risks being damaged and almost certainly will come back with grease on the seats and controls and a scratched kick plate. Just my experience of the dealers.

 

[davidd]

I'd change dealer..

 

[Blueone]

Remember half of that depreciation (£7,500) is VAT. Nothing you can do about that.

I’m in the same boat as you but with a V6. Distinctly unimpressed with the F-Type. Jaguar really soured the buying process due to their incompetence. Sure it looks nice from certain angles but from others I look at it and no longer thing it’s that good looking. I guess it’s quite an old shape now. I also think they spoiled it with the facelift. If I could get rid of it tomorrow I would. But I’m not taking a £15,000 hit so may as well hang onto it. I don’t hate it, I just don’t think it’s worth £65k. Ever!

You’ve pointed out the big negative of buying a new car but there are lots of positives!

• Firstly speccing the exact car you want knowing that it’s ordered exactly how you wanted.

• Secondly the experience of driving a brand new car away. It’s an exciting experience and something that I certainly enjoyed.

• A main factor for me is that you know exactly how the car has been driven from day one. When I was considering new or used, I realised that I would be so paranoid about how the car had been driven by previous owners would really spoil my enjoyment of the car. I love knowing that I ran the car in and have treated it properly from the off. That’s worth a lot of money in my opinion.

• You also get a full 3 year warranty and customer care that you sometimes don’t get with used cars. Peace of mind is worth a lot and means I can enjoy the car with no worries at all.

• More favourable finance deals. Interest rates are cheaper and you get big finance contributions from both dealer and manufacturer.

Overall I think buying new was the right thing to do for me, and although the depreciation is hideous, that’s the trade off for all the positives I’ve listed and I’m okay with that.

 

[santoshlv426]

@John
If your dealer doesn't treat your car with respect, change them. My local dealer treats all cars with kit gloves even a 1980's Daimler they cover the seats with plastic before even sitting in it !

 

[Parry_99]

You’re always going to take a hit buying brand new. I bought a pre-registered 400 Sport earlier in the year. I’ve not lost as much as I’d have lost buying new as I paid £19k less than list price and I still have a car that felt brand new on collection with less than 50 miles on the clock.

I have to say though, the reliability of mine and dealer customer service are appalling. I’ve tried my 3 nearest dealers now and all have let me down. I’ve had 2 new ECUs and new door seals. I’ve currently got faults with the infotainment system and the drivers seat back rest rocking forward and backward as I accelerate and decelerate.

I have to say I still love the looks and the noise but the ownership experience is awful.