Most times the fuel gauge sending unit in the fuel tank is at fault. And once again, most times it requires removing the fuel tank to gain access to the sending unit for replacement.
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How do you repair a non functioning gas gauge in 1996 Mazda B2300 pickup?
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How much does it cost to repair a broken gas gauge?
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Your gas gauge not working in your 2000 impala?
If your gas gauge is not working on your 2000 Impala you need to take it in to a repair shop. There could be a fuse that needs to be replaced to prevent you from running out of gas.
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What is the cost to repair a gas gauge on a 1997 Chevy Malibu?
$600 for a new pump, sending unit and labor
Where is the fuse for the gas gauge on Ford Explorer 1993?
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Can you splice a small length of 16 gauge wire to 18 gauge wire for a repair?
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How do you repair a gas gauge in a ponatic grand prix?
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Why doesn't the gas gauge work for a 1994 Pontiac Transport?
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Where is the fuse for gas gauge on Chevy Malibu?
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How to repair gas gauge and speedometer not working on 2003 cavalier?
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If your 1981 Dodge Truck 318 gas gauge does not work how do you fix it?
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How do you repair John Deere gator fuel gauge?
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How do you fix the gas gauge on a 93 blazer?
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What is a mechanical gas tank gauge?
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Is there a fuse that controls the gas gauge on my 1994 Ford Explorer xlt and if so which one is it?
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