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Old 09-10-2005, 07:27 PM
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Default Car won't start - Gas gauge problem - out of gas?

today i was driving normal, i have 1/4 tank of gas. go home, park in driveway which is on incline, and go out to leave later and car will not turn over. the only thing i can think of is the recent issues i have been having with the instrument cluster. first sign was intermittent chime for lights on ignition working and not working. it only chimes sometimes. then the other day the oil sensor light came on, went off. then later that day CEl went on. CEl went away day after. then came back, then went away again. those are the issues right now. anyone have any advice? i am going to get some gas and put it in and see what happens.
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You already know the answer........sorry
Old 09-10-2005, 10:21 PM
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great - out of warranty, $1000?
Old 09-10-2005, 10:26 PM
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Default Cluster...That seems a touch high..

I had mine replaced, fortunatly I was under warranty at the time...honestly with 27 miles left. WOW...

I asked them and they said "just over 800.00 installed"...

Good luck bro!
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Default $800 from what I;ve seen here. ..and yes...it's a bitch.>>>

But then...I paid $700 for a Haldex race controller that doesnt make a damn bit of difference and $500 for a Dahlbach intake manifold that I have yet to install because of similiar claims plus $150 for the EVO heatsheild which defies "sober" logic, so...I think you,re getting off easy.
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Default Dan >>>

The DB manifold does make a difference, not 30 hp difference, I'd put it in the range of a better exhaust, maybe a bit more. So it's not earth shattering, but it's all the mods in combination, you know? It only makes sense to do the heat shield when you install this. Especially if you drive the TT hard, it should help prevent heat soak a bit better. Oh, and $500 is a steal......

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Bravo! explained nicely! Oh, and if Haldex gizmo truly makes no difference it's a defect
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Or you aren't driving it hard enough & should give it to someone who'll use it properly! ;^)
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Default *UPDATE* Filled with gas can today, started right up.

Meaning the fuel sender or guage is busted. Is there any way this can be linked to the accident I got into earlier this summer? I am wondering if it can be linked, the insurance will pay for it and add it to the estimate to have it replaced.
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