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.
you need to replace the gas gauge sending unit in the tank, or your gauge is broken
are you sure it is not the sending unit
Get it repaired at your local car repair shop.
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.
The gauge is part of the fuel pump/float assembly within the gas tank. It is probably a $500.00 repair. It is harmless.
The gas gauge and fuel pump are on two separate circuits tand both go inside the gas tank. The gas gauge usesf a float that moves a resistor according to fuel level. Gas gauges. When you experiewnce the gas gauge not working at all I would look for a disconection external to the tank first. If you cna send six volts from the tank sender to the gauge this should cause the gauge to read. If it does then you know the problem is with the sending unit and it must be removed from the tank to repair or replace.
$600 for a new pump, sending unit and labor
( Fuse # 17 ) is a 15 amp fuse for the fuel gauge on a 1993 Ford Explorer according to my Chilton repair manual
Yes, you splice a small length of 16 gauge wire to 18 gauge wire for a repair.
The gas gauge is in the instrument cluster , the sending unit for the gas gauge is inside the gas tank combined with the electric fuel pump
probably no gas, if there is gas then your gauge in the tank is broken or frozen
The most common cause for a malfunctioning fuel gauge its the sending unit. It is located in the top of the fuel tank and the tank must be removed to replace it.