ML 270 fuel tank sender

[chrispynuts]

Has anybody had trouble with the fuel level sender in the tank. I have recently got a 2004 ML270 and every now and again the engine will not start until I put fuel into the tank BUT the fuel gauge indicates I have 1/4 tank , would it be that I need to replace the sender/ float system in the tank ?

 

[Jane270ML]

Read this... ML 270 cdi (2001) - Fuel Gauge Issue - Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forums
... it should help.

 

[chrispynuts]

ML270 fuel tank sender

Many thanks for that , will give it a go in the morning

 

[chrispynuts]

Still having problems ! and need advice, right- put £50 worth of fuel last night fuel gauge indicated 1/2 full, parked car at side of house went out this morning and engine started and then stopped - like no fuel - tried cranking the engine twice still no start sooo tipped in about 1 ltr of fuel I had in a coke bottle and hay presto on the second attempt the engine started so I went on my journey of approx 45mile round trip all ok fuel gauge dropped slightly so must have had fuel in tank I am lost don't know what to look at next, could the fuel sender in the tank be somehow at fault ?