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Electrical Smell precedes Fuel Gauge Failure: Is it safe to drive?

4 messages,  Last post on Jan 16, 2012 at 2:16 PM

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#1 of 4 Electrical Smell precedes Fuel Gauge Failure: Is it safe to drive? by reinstein

May 13, 2011 (7:45 pm)

Please help.
 
While driving my 2002 I35 there was a brief smell like electrical insulation burning. Shortly afterwards I noted that my fuel gauge was stuck on zero.
 
I spoke to my mechanic who told me it is unsafe to drive and a fire hazard because it might be the fuel sender wiring.
 
The Infiniti dealer says it will cost minimum of $250 to investigate and if it is a wiring issue it could cost as much as $3000 to repair.
 
Please advise.
 
I have no problem driving without a working fuel gauge ... but is it really a fire hazard? Can the repair really be that expensive?
 
Thank you for your help.
 
Larry

#2 of 4 Re: Electrical Smell precedes Fuel Gauge Failure: Is it safe to drive? [reinstein] by kirstie_h HOST

May 15, 2011 (6:52 am)

Replying to: reinstein (May 13, 2011 7:45 pm)
You might have more luck in our answers section. Try starting here:
http://answers.edmunds.com

#3 of 4 Re: Electrical Smell precedes Fuel Gauge Failure: Is it safe to drive? [reinstein] by atma97

May 15, 2011 (11:42 am)

Replying to: reinstein (May 13, 2011 7:45 pm)
Definitely it needs to be fixed but not with the dealership since they tend to charge much more than a regular shop. Try to find a trusted mechanic with good experience in Japanese car or bring it to a NAPA repair center to get second opinion and estimation.

#4 of 4 Re: Electrical Smell precedes Fuel Gauge Failure: Is it safe to drive? [kirstie_h] by gr8rapper

Jan 16, 2012 (2:16 pm)

Replying to: kirstie_h (May 15, 2011 6:52 am)
Hi Reinstein,
 
Have you found the solution to your problem of burning smell in I35. I have a 2002 I35 and get the same burning smell, it will be really helpful if you could tell me how you dealt with it..
 
Thanks
Vinod.

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