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Dream240 · 04-18-2003, 11:54 AM

Okay, I know this is a stupid question, but s14 base models HAVE a low fuel warning light right? I was just thinking today that I've had the car for 2 1/2 years and I've never seen it come on. And I've driven the gas to near fumes lately what with gas prices being astronomically high. My manual shows the light is a feature. Maybe there's a fuse that's blown? Hmmm....any answers to this DUUHHH question would be great.

Thanks.

PabloHoney · 04-18-2003, 12:10 PM

Yea, I have a 95 base, the fuel light does come on, but you really gotta get that needle low, like UNDER the E line. I do it on a regular basis with these damn gas prices. It turns on and off sometimes, can't make up it's mind.

andrave · 04-18-2003, 12:52 PM

my s13 has one too, it came on once and when it did the car had like, no fuel in it at all. you can get the needle below empty and the light still won't come on...
when the light comes on, there better be gas within a block or two or its just a signal to pull over and get the jerrycan.

hookedup240 · 04-18-2003, 03:10 PM

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Originally posted by andrave
my s13 has one too, it came on once and when it did the car had like, no fuel in it at all. you can get the needle below empty and the light still won't come on...
when the light comes on, there better be gas within a block or two or its just a signal to pull over and get the jerrycan.

Yea same with mine, sometimes i will be driving and the needle will be way below E and the light won't come on at all. then some other times it will be on E and the light will come on and the car will start to studder and I'll have to go right to a gas station.

It really ****es me off, i really don't know how much is ever in the tank.

Dream240 · 04-18-2003, 04:03 PM

Okay, I feel better that I'm not alone. Thanks for the replies.

-E- · 04-18-2003, 04:45 PM

I have a 95 SE and my light never comes on when its on E, I just dont trust the light.

240Stilo · 04-18-2003, 11:19 PM

On my base 95, I've only seen it come on once while i was on the freeway....very scared. So I jumped off the freeway and filled up at the first station i came across. But, if you want to test it, you can just drive around with an extra can of fuel and run until your gas runs out, or the light turns on, whichever comes first. Unless someone else sees something wrong with this.

Cheng · 04-18-2003, 11:40 PM

Yea, i won't relay on the fuel light because on my car the needle sometimes is not very accurate. Plus I also heard someone that ran there gas tank to the end dignate their motor (it was a toyota MR2).

04-18-2003, 11:54 AM	#1
Dream240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, California Age: 46 Posts: 2,188 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Low fuel Light Okay, I know this is a stupid question, but s14 base models HAVE a low fuel warning light right? I was just thinking today that I've had the car for 2 1/2 years and I've never seen it come on. And I've driven the gas to near fumes lately what with gas prices being astronomically high. My manual shows the light is a feature. Maybe there's a fuse that's blown? Hmmm....any answers to this DUUHHH question would be great. Thanks. __________________ Don't mess with my monkey...he's loaded.

04-18-2003, 12:10 PM	#2
PabloHoney Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sioux City/Ames, IA Age: 43 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yea, I have a 95 base, the fuel light does come on, but you really gotta get that needle low, like UNDER the E line. I do it on a regular basis with these damn gas prices. It turns on and off sometimes, can't make up it's mind. __________________ '95 240sx 5 spd LSD Front STB Clutchmasters Stage I 5-lug swap Z32 brakes Z32 wheels 225/50 Yokohama AVS ES100 Whiteline Adjustable Rear Anti-sway bar

04-18-2003, 04:03 PM	#5
Dream240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, California Age: 46 Posts: 2,188 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Okay, I feel better that I'm not alone. Thanks for the replies. __________________ Don't mess with my monkey...he's loaded.

04-18-2003, 11:19 PM	#7
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 41 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	On my base 95, I've only seen it come on once while i was on the freeway....very scared. So I jumped off the freeway and filled up at the first station i came across. But, if you want to test it, you can just drive around with an extra can of fuel and run until your gas runs out, or the light turns on, whichever comes first. Unless someone else sees something wrong with this. __________________ -Juan

04-18-2003, 11:40 PM	#8
Cheng Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MN Age: 40 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yea, i won't relay on the fuel light because on my car the needle sometimes is not very accurate. Plus I also heard someone that ran there gas tank to the end dignate their motor (it was a toyota MR2). __________________ 90' 240sx fastback Mods: Sr20DET: (BLITZ: FM/IC, BOV, DOWNPIPE, INTAKE) (5zigen Fireball 3" Exhaust) (Bee R testpipe) (Walbro Fuel Pump)

04-18-2003, 12:52 PM	#3
andrave BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burton WV Posts: 2,350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my s13 has one too, it came on once and when it did the car had like, no fuel in it at all. you can get the needle below empty and the light still won't come on... when the light comes on, there better be gas within a block or two or its just a signal to pull over and get the jerrycan.

04-18-2003, 04:45 PM	#6
-E- Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Florida, Americas Wang! Age: 43 Posts: 2,912 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 95 SE and my light never comes on when its on E, I just dont trust the light.