Fuel guage is misreading

[alwrmcusn]

The fuel gauge display on my 2009 Venture has been very erratic for the past couple of weeks. If I fill the tank it (usually) registers full but then drops to empty. As I ride it moves up a bit, down a bit in a rather random fashion. These are not sudden drops/rises but rather it will go from Full to Empty in 2-5 seconds. I've been relying on the trip meters to keep track of my fuel needs. I am assuming that this is likely a sensor problem. Anyone know if it is a "user" repair/replacement and if so how much $$$ to purchase? Or better yet, how much a dealer might charge (I ain't mechanical!!)?

[bongobobny]

It may be something as simple as the connector for the sensor being corroded or loose. The connector is under the ignition switch cover on the gas tank. You remove it with the two allen head screws on the cover. Squeeze the connector interlock to disconnect and spray it with contact cleaner then connect and disconnect it several times to reseat it...

[alwrmcusn]

Thanks Bongobobny, I'll give that a check before I start mortgaging the house to have the dealer do a repair

[alwrmcusn]

OK, tried reseating with no luck. My dealer (Ed's Cycles in Cleveland, TN) ordered the part(s) and is going to replace it on Saturday. Greg says it's about a 20-30 minute job.

[Tliljenquist]

How much did they quote you for the parts and labor? Mine has been acting up as well, I end up having to use the reserve when the sensor still shows 1/4 tank left

 

 

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[rickardracing]

Mine sticks at 1/4 tank.......then drops to zero on occasion. Not real crazy about the digital bar gas guage. Just one of the things I do not care for on the bike. I really think Yamaha missed the boat on the guage set up or lack there of on the Venture.

[Sailor]

I have to go to reserve when the tank is still reading 1/4 full. It is a nuisance.