How to Reset a Fuel Gauge

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “On” position.
2. Press the “Odo/Trip” button until the odometer is put into “ODO” mode.
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. Press and hold the “Odo/Trip” button.
5. Release the “Odo/Trip” button.

What Causes The Fuel Gauge Not To Work? An inaccurate fuel tank reading is most commonly caused by the sending system which reads the fuel tank level and sends the reading to the gauge. Issues can also stem from a bad gauge, blown fuses, or corroded wiring. You can self-test all of these parts at home with a few tools.

Check the Fuses Particularly if you are experiencing an issue with more than one gauge on your vehicle, the culprit may be a fuse. If the fuse for the instrument panel has been blown, make sure to replace it. If the fuel gauge doesn’t sort itself out automatically, run the cluster test again.

How do you reset the fuel gauge on a Ford Expedition?

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “On” position.
2. Press the “Odo/Trip” button until the odometer is put into “ODO” mode.
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. Press and hold the “Odo/Trip” button.
5. Release the “Odo/Trip” button.

How do you reset the fuel level sensor?

1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
2. Press the Odo / Trip button until the odometer is in ODO mode.
3. Turn off the ignition.
4. Press and hold the Odo / Trip button.
5. Release the Odo / Trip button.

How to Reset a Fuel Pump Shut Off Switch

1. Locate your car’s inertial trigger or airbag control module.
2. Push the button on the inertial switch; it should be clearly marked as the fuel pump reset, and may be in a contrasting color to the case.

A faulty fuel gauge sender may cause the gauge to suddenly change positions, or give an inaccurate reading. The gauge may appear to be at three quarters, and then only a few minutes later will change to half full, or vice versa the gauge may appear to be full, only to have the gauge climb higher a short while later.

The fuse box will either be located under the driver’s side dash or in the engine compartment, so consult your owners manual to pinpoint the location so you can replace the fuse.

How do you fix an inaccurate fuel gauge?

1. Turn the ignition on and off a few times, and observe if the needle on the fuel gauge moves.
2. Test the grounding wire on the sending unit of the fuel tank.
3. Disconnect the wiring connected to the sending unit of the fuel gauge and then look at the fuel gauge.