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fuel gauge problem 740 estate glt 1990

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fuel gauge problem 740 estate glt 1990

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Hi everyone
I have a 740 glt estate 1990 and the fuel gauge keeps on swinging from side to side even when the tank is full,does anybody know what it may be ive tried to locate a sender unit at various breaker yards but had no luck,is there anyone who knows how to fix the problem or where i can get the parts from please

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billofdurham
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Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

What is your location so we can advise the best place to obtain parts? By "estate" I am guessing the UK.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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HI Mate
I live in Tamworth staffordshire about 20 miles north of Birmingham

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Post by billofdurham »

There is a good chance that the sender unit is past its best.

To save trawling through breakers' yards I always recommend:

http://www.partsgateway.co.uk/

They do not sell parts but will pass your requirements on to several new and used Volvo parts dealers who will contact you with availability and price. The service is usually first class and even used parts carry some sort of warranty.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

volvo driver
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Joined: 15 October 2008
Year and Model:
Location: Tamworth England

Post by volvo driver »

OK BILL
I HAVE JUST REGISTERED WITH THEM ,SO LETS SEE IF THEY CAN FIND ME ONE ,THANKS FOR THE INFO

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