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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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So we just bought our 5th scion xb 3 06's and a 10 traded for what I though was a 13 but noticed too late it was a 12, Dealer said we havent gotten them in

Anyways onto my problem, we have put 700 miles on the car and the range gauge which shows distance was working fine up until 2 fillups ago. As soon as I would put gas it would go up. Now I put in 25 $ worth and it says my range is 6 miles and after 2 days of driving has only moved down to 5 miles range. What can be wrong

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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Sounds like that's the dealers problem lol
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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If its new from the dealer then take it back to them. Warranty
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Just wanted to confirm this was not normal
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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Did you try resetting it? Press n hold the button
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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cant reset the range meter

it's the one that determines how much gas is in your tank and how far you will go
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by silverevo05
cant reset the range meter

it's the one that determines how much gas is in your tank and how far you will go
If you leave your car running while you filled it , It does something screwy....Done it. Just forgot what I did to undo it. Also check you Gas cap and make its tight...
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by silverevo05
... a 10 traded for what I though was a 13 but noticed too late it was a 12, Dealer said we havent gotten them in...
From what I've heard, they're discontinuing the xB so there won't be any '13s.

What I hate is that the fuel light comes on when I still have 4 gallons in the tank.
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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well I didnt fill it with the engine on though I will check the gas cap deal (but I highly doubt it) I know I can resort to unplugging the negative from the battery and doing a reset but I would like to avoid that first
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