I filled up on gas and triangle yellow came on, I noticed flashing gas pump in display flashing, Fuel indication was blank, it eventually came on and went off several times, I would guess some kind of wiring short, what do you think, I know fuel gauges have been a problem,Thanks Woody
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2009 rt fuel indicator blank after refill
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mikegalbicka
Back in the saddle again
Here is the link to the Poll
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?64037-Fuel-strip-poll&highlight=Poll
The dealer will replace them for 12 years so you get them through 2021 free. My 07 has had 6 but the latest one is about 2 1/2 years old which is a record. When it goes that is it for me. Odometer and trip mileage counter will work just as well though.
https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?64037-Fuel-strip-poll&highlight=Poll
The dealer will replace them for 12 years so you get them through 2021 free. My 07 has had 6 but the latest one is about 2 1/2 years old which is a record. When it goes that is it for me. Odometer and trip mileage counter will work just as well though.
pglaves
#13338
In your situation this is futile. Some folks have had 6 or more fail. There is no known good reliable fix. The 12 year guarantee from new is just to forestall a recall for which there is no know real fix.
I recommend you do it the old fashioned way and reset your trip meter every fill and use miles traveled to indicate when to refuel.
pglaves
#13338
A very darn few have had zero failures. If not for a very twinkle toe dance this would be a recall.
KenDittrick
Rocky Bow BMW Riders #197
I am a zero failure lucky one. Since mine is a 2008 (~150K Km) with a build date of January I won't be getting another fuel strip. However, old habit is I watch my trip meter and go by that in any case. The fuel gage is 'nice to know'.
fuel strip swap to float
I saw a you tube video, a guy removed fuel strip and added a float assembly to a 2008 gs, he had to order a part to make electrical work and clear the fault by assembling 3 resistors and plug home made device into plug end, and of course the float assembly. It seemed to snap in stock fuel pump assembly. have you seen this? This seems much smarter than changing a fuel strip that will go bad again and it can be done DIY, no shipping to another Island and 4 week repair by shaky mechanics.
I saw a you tube video, a guy removed fuel strip and added a float assembly to a 2008 gs, he had to order a part to make electrical work and clear the fault by assembling 3 resistors and plug home made device into plug end, and of course the float assembly. It seemed to snap in stock fuel pump assembly. have you seen this? This seems much smarter than changing a fuel strip that will go bad again and it can be done DIY, no shipping to another Island and 4 week repair by shaky mechanics.
mikegalbicka
Back in the saddle again
Could you supply the link to this video for those like me who might be interested?
mikegalbicka
Back in the saddle again
Thanks.
mikegalbicka
Back in the saddle again
$225 for my 07RT. Anyone tried this yet?
https://www.proebeemer.nl/producten/float-control-2-voor-r1200rt/
https://s5bb6163c1d6f5f55.jimconten...424384811/name/BMW R1200RT Manual ENGLISH.pdf
https://www.proebeemer.nl/producten/float-control-2-voor-r1200rt/
https://s5bb6163c1d6f5f55.jimconten...424384811/name/BMW R1200RT Manual ENGLISH.pdf
