Scion iQ Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement Service

How much does a Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Scion iQ Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement is $490 with $157 for parts and $332 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
2015 Scion iQL4-1.3L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$717.11	Shop/Dealer Price$830.77 - $1093.00
2012 Scion iQL4-1.3L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$647.11	Shop/Dealer Price$760.83 - $1023.11
2013 Scion iQL4-1.3L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$647.11	Shop/Dealer Price$760.83 - $1023.10
2014 Scion iQL4-1.3L	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$647.11	Shop/Dealer Price$760.75 - $1022.97
2013 Scion iQElectric	Service typeFuel Gauge Sender Replacement	Estimate$647.11	Shop/Dealer Price$760.88 - $1023.20

Show example Scion iQ Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement prices

What is the Fuel Gauge Sender all about?

The fuel gauge sender is a fairly simple component that is located in your car’s fuel tank. It consists of a float that is connected to a metal rod. The end of this thin rod is mounted to a resistor, which measures electrical flow. When there is more resistance, less current flows. A slider connected to the fuel gauge slides on the metal strip, and delivers current to the resistor from the gauge. If the slider is close the grounded side, there is less resistance, and if it’s at the end of the strip, there is more resistance. The fuel gauge on your dash interprets the resistance and indicates the fuel level with a needle on your cluster. If the fuel gauge sender isn’t working, you will get an inaccurate reading on your fuel gauge.

Keep in mind:

Fuel gauge inaccuracy may not be due to a faulty fuel gauge sender – something as simple as the shape of the tank can affect the position of the float and throw the reading off.

How it's done:

The battery is disconnected and the fuel tank is removed
The defective fuel gauge sender is removed
The new fuel sender is installed and adjusted
The fuel tank is reinstalled and the battery reconnected
The repair is verified and the fuel gauge sender tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Variations in gas gauge readings are common, but if you notice a significant difference in what the gauge tells you, and what you know is in your car gas tank, have one of our expert mechanics diagnose the problem with the fuel gauge sender and replace it if necessary.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Fuel Gauge Sender?

Fuel gauge only reads empty
Fuel gauge only reads full
Fuel gauge reads inaccurately or intermittently

How important is this service?

The fuel gauge is a convenience item; if you run out of fuel, you may be stranded. If your fuel gauge sender has failed or is working intermittently, have it replaced when you can. Make sure to fuel up regularly to avoid running out of fuel.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert Scion mechanics

Real customer reviews from Scion owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(25)

Rating Summary

24

1

0

0

0

24

1

0

0

0

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Eduardo

12 years of experience

41 reviews

Request Eduardo

Eduardo

12 years of experience

Request Eduardo

by Natalie

Scion iQ L4-1.3L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Huntington Beach, California

Eduardo was very friendly and helpful when inspecting my car and taking it for a test drive. I would definitely recommend him to a friend!

Breck

20 years of experience

681 reviews

Breck

20 years of experience

by cheryl

Scion iQ L4-1.3L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Houston, Texas

he is prompt and quick. I know nothing about car maintenance, except that you do need to maintain your car, so I trust in others to tell me what to take care of and when. here's looking forward to a continued, happy relationship with "my mechanic."

Travis

10 years of experience

197 reviews

Travis

10 years of experience

by cheryl

Scion iQ L4-1.3L - Battery - Houston, Texas

Travis was on-time, friendly and honest. I had a lot of confidence in him and in what his suggestions are for the next things I need to do to maintain my car. I always have a good experience with YourMechanic. That is why I keep using them. And Travis is a great representative of the service you provide.

Tam

22 years of experience

251 reviews

Tam

22 years of experience

by Jean

Scion iQ L4-1.3L - Oil Change - San Francisco, California

Tam arrived early, worked very quickly, and was knowledgeable about cars. He noticed cracks on my tires and warned me they were unsafe and recommended other brands that are better quality than mine, as well as where to get new tires for the lowest cost.

Excellent Rating

(25)

Rating Summary

24

1

0

0

0

24

1

0

0

0

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

How to Buy Good Quality Seat Covers

Kids, Kids, pets, even you – nearly everything that enters your vehicle is tough on your car seats. We live in our cars these days, and everything from sodas from lunch to glitter and mud are going to stick into...

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Cold Start Injector

Common signs include hard starting, a decrease in fuel efficiency, and engine performance issues.

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Fuel Pressure Regulator

Common signs include engine performance issues, fuel leaks, and black smoke coming from the exhaust.

Every time I unlock the door there is a rattling sound, I don't know where it's coming from. Do you have any ideas?

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Unfortunately, we need to know a bit more information in order to give you an accurate diagnosis such as your vehicle, make, model and year. However, in many cases, the rattling sounds you're describing...

Car overheats and radiator fan will not come on

Hey there. This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/top-off-coolant), a faulty thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), or a failing coolant fan switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermo-coolant-fan-switch-replacement). As you may know, the coolant fan switch helps to maintain the...

I have negative camber on my front driver's side wheel

Replacing the upper control arm (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement) on your vehicle may permit camber adjustment. But first, look for cam-style bolts or another adjusting mechanism. Of course, check to see if the factory preferred camber setting (probably slightly negative, maybe 0.5 to...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com