Fuel light

[Alex H]

Ran the tank virtually dry last night hunting for a petrol station, the low fuel light had been on for ages. Put £20 worth in, drove off, the light went out as normal. About three miles down the road, light comes on and stayed on, tank still showing quarter full. Ideas?

 

[Cro]

stuck or broken fuel level sensor perhaps

 

[Alex H]

stuck or broken fuel level sensor perhaps

Where's that? How do I fix it?