BMW E36 fuel_sender_replacement

I just bought a 1998 328i, and the speedometer/mileage odometer isn't working as well as the fuel guage/MPG guage. I did the cluster test and all of the guages move.

I ordered a speed sensor that connects to the differential, and I believe that will fix my speedometer.

Even on full tank, my guage is showing empty with the light on.
Do you believe my fuel sender is the issue for the fuel guage problem? Isn't there a fuel level sensor you could replace and fix the fuel guage issue? The engine is having no problem getting fuel.

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

Try disconnecting the fuel lever sender, what does the gauge do?

- Nick

[xlukaslw]

Originally Posted by Nick at Pelican Parts

Try disconnecting the fuel lever sender, what does the gauge do?

- Nick

Disconnected the two plugs on the passenger side, then the one on the driver's side.

After unplugging I would put the key in ignition to see if it would make a difference. Then trying again when plugged back in. No change on either side.

[xlukaslw]

Not sure if my post went through but I pulled the two plugs on the passengers side and the one on the driver's side.

Put the key in ignition when plugs were out, and when back in. No change.

[Mau_R]

Detective fuelsensors? Therapie are

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[Mau_R]

Originally Posted by Mau_R

Detective fuelsensors? There are 2 sensors switched in series. Just check it with an ohmmeter. New parts are avaible



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[Beamerboy98]

I'm having a starting issue as well. Have a1998 328I and it cranks out won't turn over just replaced the battery and pretty sure I can hear the pump turn on and I know it's getting fuel to the rail cuz I hit the vent valve and she squirted but I still think it's a fuel issue I've read some about sending units return lines the car has also been sitting on a slight down ward incline with what says half tank of gas for all most a year do you think fuel pump dirty or re incline old gas ? I have no idea and but wana get this going her her purr please help a first time 3 series owner #beamerboy

[Beamerboy98]

Originally Posted by Nick at Pelican Parts

Try disconnecting the fuel lever sender, what does the gauge do?

- Nick

I'm having cracking but won't start issues with my 328i I have spark and compression I just don't think fuel is going where it's supposed too Drs been sitting on a slight incline and half tank of gas do you think bad gas bad filter pump ? Helpp please