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Spinning
07-03-2005, 01:56 PM
Just wondering how accurate the trip computer is, particularly the km to empty. I only got my TH magna on Friday and before I filled it up the trip computer claimed I had 100km left in the tank, even with the fuel warning light blinking on and off.

n0fy
07-03-2005, 02:21 PM
Could be a bung fuel sensor. Mines getting replaced under warranty once it comes in.
But yeah mines the same, says like 230kms till empty then the fuel light comes on and resets kms till empty to zero.

Zaphod
08-03-2005, 09:18 AM
I asked the same question on a different thread yesterday. Got my TH on the weekend. Distance to empty is currently showing about 160km, fuel gauge is showing just under 1/4. Warning light nowhere to be seen yet. :)

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greenmatt
08-03-2005, 09:57 AM
Not very, Mine has gone from 120km and then the fuel warning light has come on. How much fuel does everybody have when the light comes on? I think I have had anything up to 15-20l which seems a bit much.

ho_k
09-03-2005, 10:43 AM
I think the reading accuracy is very dependent on the consistency of your driving habit. If you maintain consistent fuel consumption performance, you can say it's fairly accurate in theory, but a guide only for practical use since fuel consumption varies with driving terrain and habit.

Also, just curious, how much fuel is left in the tank if the fuel gauge goes to "E"? (I.e. is "E" really empty or can the gauge go below it.)

mike481050
09-03-2005, 11:29 AM
Had a KE Verada and now a KL GTVi. Both fuel gauges go well below the "E" mark.
Fuel light comes on with around 50 to 55 litres used leaving 12 to 17 litres of useable fuel left. (Have gone as far as using 67 litres of fuel a couple of times)
At 10 Klms per litre useage on a trip that equates to between 120 and 170 klms distance to empty after light comes on.
Cheers