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08-27-2002, 04:45 PM
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faulty fuel gauge behaviour on C200
i filled the gas tank yesterday.
have driven only5 miles so far, and the fuel gauge reads empty!! i am puzzled as to what is causing this strange behaviour-any ideas or help appreciated,maybe someone experienced a similar problem 
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#3
08-28-2002, 02:04 AM
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This is such a common problem on E, C & ML models. The fuel level sensors are faulty. What year is your car? The dealership should be well aware of this issue.
Good luck!
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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver) Previous: 1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles 2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!) 1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI) 03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's) 2006 C230k (Dad's) 1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's) 2000 C230k Sport sedans 2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's) 1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)
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08-28-2002, 10:20 AM
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I am having the opposite problem on my 1998 C230. The gauge won't read below a half tank.
I talked to the dealer on Monday while picking up the E300, and they seemed to know immediately what the problem was. Problem? 5K out of warranty and a $590 bill to repair the two sending units. And yes, that's the going rate in these parts, not even the indies will do it for a dollar less.  On the "good" side, MB is considering paying a portion of the bill as this is a common problem, though they don't admit that. Their reason for chipping in is the low "over warranty" mileage.
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08-28-2002, 11:33 AM
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my car is a 1997 model with only 56,000miles.
i think the warranty ran out out some time ago. merc apperar not to use quality parts they once used to.
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