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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Low fuel indicator

I just notice that my low fuel indicator light doesnt come on at all!!! What is the fix for this issue??
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Not certain on the '04, but check this (if you want to double, double check that you have a problem):

In the MID go to the Trip Computer screen. You should see Avg MPG, Avg Speed, etc.

Use the V arrow on the steering wheel controls to go to "page 2". That should show
"Range" or "Miles to Empty" or something of the sort.

When "Range"/"Miles to Empty" is ~20-25-30 miles the low fuel indicator should come on.


If you've been through all that and still have the problem, sounds like a sensor issue. For me, that'd be a trip to the dealer.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Okay thank you so much...i currently have 28 miles til empty and the light doesnt isnt on at all. Correct if im wrong but shouldnt the light be on when the key is turned on but not engine running.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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What is the chances that the led is burned out or isnt getting power.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Here is a way to test the guages and their lights

Hold trip/reset button
Turn headlights on
Turn ignition switch to ON
Within 5 seconds turn the headlights off, then on, then off
WIthin 5 seconds release the trip/reset button, then push it 3 times

all the lights should blink and the needles sweep.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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ohh thank you so much...when i did what you said the light was lit. so what you think the issue is?
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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all the light was lit and the needle swept
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dREaM'n TL
all the light was lit and the needle swept
keep on driving and see if it comes on, if not then take it to the dealer for a new gauge cluster.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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okay a new gauge cluster gonna b pricey. its no biggy imma just drive it the way it is.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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key on engine off is the light suppose to be on?
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dREaM'n TL
key on engine off is the light suppose to be on?
No sure.

My "Low Fuel" light trips right about 25 miles Range/To Go. Give it a few miles just in case.

No worries about running out fuel - there is a 3 - 4 gal reserve. From the time the "Range" says "0", you still have ~3 gals and can drive 60 - 75 miles under normal circumstances.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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thanks alot but i remembered the indicator light would usually come on around 40 miles till empty and go off and go back on....
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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I get a low fuel warning on the MID as well as a light on the gauge. Was that not a feature in the 04?
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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GREAT NEWS.. the light finally came on lol the only reason i was scared was it usually come on around 40 miles til' empty... PROBLEM FIXED
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dREaM'n TL
GREAT NEWS.. the light finally came on lol the only reason i was scared was it usually come on around 40 miles til' empty... PROBLEM FIXED


Low Fuel Warning Light FTW!!





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