I've had this happend three times in 4 years. I start the car, the gas gauge stays on empty. The car runs fine, when I restart, the gauge is back to normal. No problems, just a little disconcerting. I have a 2003 Cooper.

retroom

 

Mine, an 06 has done it twice, both times it was after filling it way up.

 

Mine did this so I took it in, they had to replace "Replaced Fuel Tank Sensor 2 (fuel level sensor)". At least that's what it says on my service ticket. It's worked perfectly since.

 

Never happened to me. Once the gas pump clicks off, I don't give it that extra squeeze on the trigger. Maybe that's the secret, don't know.

 

It has nothing to do with how you fill the tank.

 

My car came that way (non-documented design feature) and it's reccured. Fuel sender.

Matt

 

Thanks for the inputs. My warranty is almost up, is there an error code generated for this event? Otherwise, how does the dealer justify replacing the sensor under warranty or will the dealer just replace it?

retroom

 

It's an evil plot by the oil companies and George W. to get you to buy more gas.

 

stores an error code. The factory scan tool can read it.

Matt