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Old 01-19-15, 05:19 AM
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Default Fuel Gauge Problems 1997 ls400

hello can anyone help me I'm having problems with my fuel gauge when I fill up it still reads pass E the needle is dropped straight down but when I start the engine it moves up a little bit and then goes back down can anyone give me some advice I never seen this before
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this is not very comforting, but I have been on here several years and that is a new one on me... my first thoughts were All my crazy Lexus issues SOLVED!! (ECU-leaking capacitor) keep us posted..

congrats on your LS, looks really sharp..and love the miles..
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Maybe the float in the tank that controls the needle is bad.
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Problem is in the gauge cluster. We repair these clusters almost daily. Call or send us a message.
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Old 01-19-15, 06:30 PM
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Thanks guy for the info and I will give you guys a call at tanin auto soon
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Has anyone else had fuel gauge problems with the ls400
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Did you call? Are you sending it in for repair?
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