BMW Fuel Level Sensor - Pierburg 16117297340

Product Information

A fuel tank sending unit is a component located inside the fuel tank that measures the amount of fuel remaining and sends this information to the fuel gauge on the dashboard. The sending unit consists of a float, a metal rod, and a variable resistor. As the fuel level changes, the float moves up or down, causing the resistance to vary, which changes the signal sent to the gauge, indicating the fuel level.

• Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Readings: A failing sending unit often causes the fuel gauge to show incorrect fuel levels, such as always reading full, empty, or fluctuating unpredictably
• Stuck Fuel Gauge: If the float or sensor mechanism gets stuck, the fuel gauge may remain in one position, regardless of the actual fuel level
• Fuel Gauge Reads Empty with Fuel in Tank: A sending unit failure may cause the gauge to read empty, even though there is fuel remaining, leading to unnecessary refueling or inconvenience

About Pierburg

Pierburg S.A. is a company that forms part of the KSPG AG Group, a worldwide leader in the design, development and production of automobile components. As a worldwide automotive provider, Pierburg S.A. holds a position as a leader in the automotive markets thanks to their competence in the areas of the reduction of emissions and secondary air management. The development of our products is carried out in close collaboration with well-known automotive manufacturers.

With a history beginning with the start of the automobile industry, Pierburg’s reputation has been that of superior engine expertise. Pierburg remains a pioneer in advanced pump technology working as an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) for many European auto brands. Their product line ranges from coolant pumps, oil pumps and re-circulating water pumps, to vacuum pumps and many more. For every function, Pierburg produces a solution that provides the highest reliability, dependability, and functionality for automobiles.

Even before the talks of climate change, Pierburg had been working on finding solutions for ecological friendly vehicle technology, in order to slow fuel consumption and decrease emissions. One example is Pierburg’s line of on-demand oil and water pumps only run when needed resulting in reduced engine emissions.