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Hi everyone,
the fuel drain light has lit on my Fourtrak. Having had this same thing happen before i drain the fuel filter hoping this would cure the problem.
Unfortunately this hasn't happened; could it be that I am running the vehicle on 50/50 Veg oil/Diesel?
Thx
Switched On
Could be the switch covered in layers of gunk, rust, ot other accumulated debris, if the filter has not been changed regularly, or the water has been in the base of the filter for a period of time.
Remove the fuel filter; on the base is the large water drain plug, next to this is a smaller plastic bung with two wires attached, this is the switch.
Remove both of these and clean thoroughly, refit the water drain into the new filter, clean the switch and using a multimeter, test for continuity. If you have continuity with a cleaned and removed switch, it is the switch which is faulty.
BTW Local Daihatsu dealer
BTW Local Daihatsu dealer quoted me £38 (not sure if that inc. vat) for a new drain float switch.
I think they are maybe like chicken teeth - not yet found a scrappy one......
Also I noticed when I get water spray into engine bay, the ignition warning lamp always comes on with the drain warning lamp, and both go out after a few mins!
1985 Veg oil burning Fourtrak "Rocky".
1985 Veg oil burning Fourtrak "Rocky".