Sequoia Fuel Gauge Problem

[sewell]

I have an '03 Sequoia and the fuel gauge frequently gets stuck on empty, even though I have between 1/4 and 3/4 tank left. The needle in the gauge slowly starts to work after I've been driving for awhile, but then it will stop working again after I turn the car off.

Any others with this problem? Any ideas on what it could be? The Toyota dealer I took it to to have it looked at couldn't duplicate the problem so it didn't get fixed.

[gr8hunsy]

Seen fuel sending units bad on these........RARELY gauge in dash cluster.

[jdsmith46]

I have a 2003 and it does the same thing with the fuel gauge. It happens about once a month. I am never close to dealer when it happens to show them. Neeless to say I am getting frustrated with this issue as well.

[sewell]

It's nice to know I'm not the only one experiencing this. I contacted Toyota (corporate) and they gave me some lame answer about not being able to diagnose problems without a technician looking at it. All I was asking though is if others had reported the same problem. It's obvious from looking at this forum that others are having the same problem. Guess I'll have to take it back to the dealer (again!) to see if they can figure the problem out. I'll mention the fuel level sending unit, gr8hunsy. Thanks!

[244437]

I also have this problem on an '03 model. I don't have any info on the basic circuit design and how it ties in with the fuel computer, but the symptoms appear to be an electronic problem as opposed to a sensor or readout device proplem. Anybody got the problem fixed yet? My vehicle is at 49k miles and I am going to take it in shortly for the ball joint recall and at least get them to document the fuel gaugr problem.

[Dan Tenorio]

Wow, sounds like this is a common issue with the 03's. Ours does the same thing, we have 44k mi on it. Has there ever been a TSB for this problem? Or are we just the lucky few to have the same exact issue...?

[Lolrax]

My oil pressure gauge is stuck at the bottom often, even though it is serviced often and the oil is at a fine level. It scares me sometimes though.

[244437]

My '03 does it, and it seems to be occuring more often. Dealer denies ever hearing of the problem. Seems to occur more when the outside temperature is warm.

[Leonardo]

Damn, my 03 has the fuel gauge problem.!!

Dealer told me to take it and I'd have it the same day. They've seen the problem.

[Brake Weight]

My '03 does it also. First noticed it after a brushless car wash with the underneath jets. Think the moisture is the root of the problem. I have an '04 Tundra and it took awhile to get from 1/4 to 3/4 when I started it early the other morning. Only had it two weeks, .

[trx450always]

wow, same here. I have this problem too.

[mgogots]

My 2004 has had the oil pressure sending unit replaced and my gas guage - as well, does not show "full" after we fill it up. It only shows 7/8 full. Dealer checked and indicate no fault - as the gauge is reving correct voltage. Nice, huh? Look at the d_mn needle!

But then again, I own a lemon Seq truck......last Toyota I'll ever buy.

[seqowner]

gotta 01 and the fuel gauge is doing the same....will take it to the dealer and get it fixed pronto (thank god for extended warrenties!)

[Chris L]

My "03 had problem with both gauges. I beieve there was a service bulletin on the oil presure gauge. Dealer replaced it under warranty long ago. Gas gauge problem too. Dealer replaced the sending unit, the ball that floats in the tank. Everything is now a okay!

[c130pilot]

Hello, I have the Sequoia 03 as well. I had the fuel issue and the oil guage issue as well last week. I also have the drive green out. Any ideas on if I can replace the fuel and oil sensor unit myself and the has anyone replaced the drive light.