Fuel gauge reading wrong

2012 BMW 650I
57,000 MILES • VR6 • AUTOMATIC
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SEYMOUR_COTTIES
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My gas gauge shows I have gas but car shuts off and ask for more gas.
Jun 10, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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May be the sender in the tank that is faulty, many modern scanners of good quality can tests this circuit, but i would suggest that a dealer do the inspection as their equipment id designed pacifically for your car and you will get a correct diagnosis first time.
Jun 12, 2017 at 12:12 AM
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SEYMOUR_COTTIES
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Thank you. I hope it's nothing to serious
Jun 12, 2017 at 5:53 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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so do i.... please up date any progress here as it may help others and if you get stuck we are here to help as best we can.
Jun 14, 2017 at 4:38 AM