Megane Fuel Sensor Fault

Need some help. I've got a 2011 Renault Megane with a gasoline engine and it's giving me fits! The car dashboard keeps lighting up because of a fuel level sensor fault. The check engine light is on, and the engine even stalled a couple of times at idle. I scanned it and there's an error stored related to the sensor. I checked the car sensor but I don't have the expertise to go deeper. Anyone seen this before?

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Sounds familiar. Had something similar happen with my old Opel Corsa, different brand but the gremlins are the same sometimes. Did you check the fuses? Sometimes a simple defective fuse can cause havoc with the fuel sensor readings. That fuel sensor, or level sensor, is sensitive, you know.

Fuses, huh? Good point. I didn't think of that. Where exactly would I find the fuse for the fuel sensor? Is it usually in the main fuse box under the hood?

Yeah, on the Corsa it was in the main box under the hood. Check the diagram on the fuse box cover - it should show which one is for the fuel pump or fuel system. Honestly though, even if it's just a fuse, that might be a symptom of a bigger issue. I'd get it checked at a workshop.

Thanks a lot for the tip! Turns out it WAS just a fuse! Replaced it, cleared the error code, and everything seems to be running fine now. The total repair cost was only 52€ for the fuse and the diagnosis. I really appreciate your help!

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