Fuel Gauge doesn't work

robj250 · 07-27-06, 07:31 AM

The fuel gauge in my VIIB/2 never moves from the position it is in when I leave port and after several days travel still reads the same.

See snap:

irish1958 · 07-27-06, 07:37 AM

Robj250,
I know this is like finding your TV isn't pluged in when the TV repair guy comes, but you don't have unlimited fuel checked in your options, do you?

Mooncatt · 07-27-06, 08:47 AM

sounds like thats the case just go to your realism options just before you start your patrol and check the box that has unlimited fuel

Safe-Keeper · 07-27-06, 11:00 AM

What's more interesting is that the Chief Engineer reports you're out of diesel fuel before you actually are.

Or do they switch to something else when they run out of fuel? "We're out of diesel fuel, captain, taking nuclear reactor to critical!

".

NeonSamurai · 07-27-06, 11:24 AM

Perhaps they switch to electric engines? I wouldnt know though, never ran out of fuel

HW3 · 07-27-06, 11:31 AM

The one in my VIIB moves.

07-27-06, 11:58 AM

Cheif Engineer, get me my bottle of Liquid Schwartz! (I prob spelled it wrong lol)

tycho102 · 07-27-06, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Safe-Keeper

Or do they switch to something else when they run out of fuel?

WHISKEY! Thins down the mix! Gives us another 50 rpm's!:rotfl:

As for the gauge, I'm with Irish. Check your options.

robj250 · 07-27-06, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by irish1958

Robj250,
I know this is like finding your TV isn't pluged in when the TV repair guy comes, but you don't have unlimited fuel checked in your options, do you?

Ooops, you're absolutely correct. What happens if I'm out there in the Atlantic and I run out of fuel??? Can I get back to base???

irish1958 · 07-27-06, 01:16 PM

tycho102,
NO; whiskey is too precious to waste on an engine; you must process it first before you add it.
I have run out of fuel and have been dead in the water. I submerged and used up my batteries; I then radioed for a tow and hoped the Brit air forces haven't listened in.

HEMISENT · 07-27-06, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by robj250

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Originally Posted by irish1958

Robj250,
I know this is like finding your TV isn't pluged in when the TV repair guy comes, but you don't have unlimited fuel checked in your options, do you?

Ooops, you're absolutely correct. What happens if I'm out there in the A
tlantic and I run out of fuel??? Can I get back to base???

Rig sails!

bigboywooly · 07-27-06, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HEMISENT

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Originally Posted by robj250

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Originally Posted by irish1958

Robj250,
I know this is like finding your TV isn't pluged in when the TV repair guy comes, but you don't have unlimited fuel checked in your options, do you?

Ooops, you're absolutely correct. What happens if I'm out there in the A
tlantic and I run out of fuel??? Can I get back to base???

Rig sails!

:rotfl: :rotfl:

Yes you can press ESC and Exit patrol which will beam you back to base

stabiz · 07-27-06, 02:57 PM

Rob, an (almost) foolproof way is to chart up the distance to your patrolling grid, and then start going. Ask your navigator how far it is, and then how long you can go at current speed. If the value he gives you is at least double of the range to the grid, then you will have enough fuel to return. If the range you can run is below the double of the distance to get there, lower speed, and ask again. Lower speed has a major impact on range.

(Of course you will spend some time submerged, running on battery power, but you get the the point)

Sorry for my english, if this is unclear.

07-27-06, 06:46 PM

Ive noticed that ahead 1/3 is the most fuel efficiant speed, any slower you lose efficiency any higher you also lose efficiency, On VII's if I set for around 1/3 I can run for about 14000 KMs

as for if you run out...

"Row row row your u-boat, gently down the stream...." :rotfl:

robj250 · 07-27-06, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rilder

Ive noticed that ahead 1/3 is the most fuel efficiant speed, any slower you lose efficiency any higher you also lose efficiency, On VII's if I set for around 1/3 I can run for about 14000 KMs

as for if you run out...

"Row row row your u-boat, gently down the stream...." :rotfl:

I suppose that also depends on the condition of the weather and winds. The rough sea tends to slow the progress in how many kts your boat will do. :hmm:

07-27-06, 07:31 AM	#1
robj250 Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Port Hardy, BC, Canada 75 yo with M.S. & C.O.P.D. & heart problems Posts: 1,930 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Fuel Gauge doesn't work The fuel gauge in my VIIB/2 never moves from the position it is in when I leave port and after several days travel still reads the same. See snap: Last edited by Drebbel; 07-28-06 at 02:19 AM.

07-27-06, 07:37 AM	#2
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	fuel gauge Robj250, I know this is like finding your TV isn't pluged in when the TV repair guy comes, but you don't have unlimited fuel checked in your options, do you? __________________ Irish1958

07-27-06, 08:47 AM	#3
Mooncatt Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Keighley UK Posts: 938 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	sounds like thats the case just go to your realism options just before you start your patrol and check the box that has unlimited fuel __________________

07-27-06, 11:00 AM	#4
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	What's more interesting is that the Chief Engineer reports you're out of diesel fuel before you actually are. Or do they switch to something else when they run out of fuel? "We're out of diesel fuel, captain, taking nuclear reactor to critical!". __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

07-27-06, 11:24 AM	#5
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Perhaps they switch to electric engines? I wouldnt know though, never ran out of fuel __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

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07-27-06, 11:58 AM	#7
Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Cheif Engineer, get me my bottle of Liquid Schwartz! (I prob spelled it wrong lol)

07-27-06, 01:16 PM	#10
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	gauge tycho102, NO; whiskey is too precious to waste on an engine; you must process it first before you add it. I have run out of fuel and have been dead in the water. I submerged and used up my batteries; I then radioed for a tow and hoped the Brit air forces haven't listened in. __________________ Irish1958

07-27-06, 02:57 PM	#13
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Rob, an (almost) foolproof way is to chart up the distance to your patrolling grid, and then start going. Ask your navigator how far it is, and then how long you can go at current speed. If the value he gives you is at least double of the range to the grid, then you will have enough fuel to return. If the range you can run is below the double of the distance to get there, lower speed, and ask again. Lower speed has a major impact on range. (Of course you will spend some time submerged, running on battery power, but you get the the point) Sorry for my english, if this is unclear. __________________

07-27-06, 06:46 PM	#14
Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Ive noticed that ahead 1/3 is the most fuel efficiant speed, any slower you lose efficiency any higher you also lose efficiency, On VII's if I set for around 1/3 I can run for about 14000 KMs as for if you run out... "Row row row your u-boat, gently down the stream...." :rotfl: