Petrol gauge and computer not working - SEAT Cupra.net

tl22 · 28-09-2010, 20:21

Driving along today in my mk4 Ibiza 1.9tdi and my petrol gauge won't move from zero, after putting £30 of diesel in.
Also my computer isn't working. No display or anything?!
Please help.
Cheers, Tom.

*Veyron* · 28-09-2010, 20:23

Are there fuses for the fuel and clocks? Might be worth trying a different one?

Lee g · 28-09-2010, 22:14

what year is yours? on early mk4s especially the sport with the 6 gauges this is a common fault! the green connector on the back of the clocks need resoldering, guide on here somewhere. mine started doing this last week fuel gauge and outside temp sensor stopped working. if you take out the pull down compartment bottom right of the steering wheel, and reach up behind the clocks and give the wires a wiggle you should get it back temporarely.

tl22 · 28-09-2010, 22:24

Computer one is all up and working.
Just the fuel level now. Haven't checked the fuses yet, I'll do it in the morning. When the you pit the key in the ignition and turn the electrics on, the fuel light comes on temporarily. Does this mean it WON'T be the fuse or does the fuse just control the level?

tl22 · 28-09-2010, 22:25

Computer one is all up and working.
Just the fuel level now. Haven't checked the fuses yet, I'll do it in the morning. When the you pit the key in the ignition and turn the electrics on, the fuel light comes on temporarily. Does this mean it WON'T be the fuse or does the fuse just control the level?

tl22 · 29-09-2010, 13:35

This is rediculous!!
The fuses are all ok, everything works apart from the fuel gauge. It worked for about 30 seconds whilat driving, then went to zero again!!

.
Anybody know what wire, where it is and what to do.
thanks, tom.

bald_eagle · 29-09-2010, 15:09

do you have the 6 dial dash??,if so the back of the instruments need resoldering as mentioned a common fault,just wait for your immobiliser too stick on next

tl22 · 30-09-2010, 17:54

When resoldering the green wire to fix the petrol gauge, do you have to unscrew the dials to get to it? Been told there's a guide to it on here but I can't find it. If anyone knows can they post the link? I'm desperate!!

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bald_eagle · 30-09-2010, 18:20

bit of a guide here but dont do it unless your handy with a soldering iron you could make things much worse and disconnect the battery for a while b4 u do anything.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=199145

some pics are on page 3 but i suggest reading the whole thread.

28-09-2010, 20:21	#1
tl22 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canterbury, Kent. Posts: 181	Petrol gauge and computer not working Driving along today in my mk4 Ibiza 1.9tdi and my petrol gauge won't move from zero, after putting £30 of diesel in. Also my computer isn't working. No display or anything?! Please help. Cheers, Tom.

29-09-2010, 15:09	#7
bald_eagle yeah its blue but i like Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 484	do you have the 6 dial dash??,if so the back of the instruments need resoldering as mentioned a common fault,just wait for your immobiliser too stick on next __________________ . 2002 Ibiza 130 TDI sport , custom remap,starfish or winter alloys,flip key,golf mk4 light,Fabia vrs suspension/higher profile tyres so the comfiest budget ibiza on the planet

30-09-2010, 18:20	#9
bald_eagle yeah its blue but i like Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 484	bit of a guide here but dont do it unless your handy with a soldering iron you could make things much worse and disconnect the battery for a while b4 u do anything. http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=199145 some pics are on page 3 but i suggest reading the whole thread. __________________ . 2002 Ibiza 130 TDI sport , custom remap,starfish or winter alloys,flip key,golf mk4 light,Fabia vrs suspension/higher profile tyres so the comfiest budget ibiza on the planet Last edited by bald_eagle; 30-09-2010 at 18:23. Reason: .

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28-09-2010, 20:23	#2
Veyron Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,961	Are there fuses for the fuel and clocks? Might be worth trying a different one?

28-09-2010, 22:14	#3
Lee g Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Banbridge Posts: 175	what year is yours? on early mk4s especially the sport with the 6 gauges this is a common fault! the green connector on the back of the clocks need resoldering, guide on here somewhere. mine started doing this last week fuel gauge and outside temp sensor stopped working. if you take out the pull down compartment bottom right of the steering wheel, and reach up behind the clocks and give the wires a wiggle you should get it back temporarely.

28-09-2010, 22:24	#4
tl22 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canterbury, Kent. Posts: 181	Computer one is all up and working. Just the fuel level now. Haven't checked the fuses yet, I'll do it in the morning. When the you pit the key in the ignition and turn the electrics on, the fuel light comes on temporarily. Does this mean it WON'T be the fuse or does the fuse just control the level?

28-09-2010, 22:25	#5
tl22 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canterbury, Kent. Posts: 181	Computer one is all up and working. Just the fuel level now. Haven't checked the fuses yet, I'll do it in the morning. When the you pit the key in the ignition and turn the electrics on, the fuel light comes on temporarily. Does this mean it WON'T be the fuse or does the fuse just control the level?

29-09-2010, 13:35	#6
tl22 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canterbury, Kent. Posts: 181	This is rediculous!! The fuses are all ok, everything works apart from the fuel gauge. It worked for about 30 seconds whilat driving, then went to zero again!! . Anybody know what wire, where it is and what to do. thanks, tom.

30-09-2010, 17:54	#8
tl22 Full Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canterbury, Kent. Posts: 181	When resoldering the green wire to fix the petrol gauge, do you have to unscrew the dials to get to it? Been told there's a guide to it on here but I can't find it. If anyone knows can they post the link? I'm desperate!! .

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