There are several reasons why a gas gauge could stop working. A short in the wire from the sending unit could be the culprit. The computer that controls the dashboard gauges could be going out.
why would a speedometer stop working on a Mazda
Bulb is most likely blown
A blown fuse can cause your fuel gauge and speedometer to stop working. Replace the fuse. The fuse can be found in the fuse box. The location of the fuse will be listed on the inside cover of the fuse box.
Get to a shop quick.
It could be the fuse, but mine is because the floater that measures for the gauge is stuck.
We need to know which gauge stopped working.
Check the fuses first!
Defective blower motor or blower motor resistor pack.
it could be the coil pack it could be the coil pack
Bad sending unit in tank.
got the same exact problem.
The most common reason for a 1996 Chrysler Cirrus odometer and RPM gauge to stop working is a fuse. If the fuse is removed from the dash and replaced, often times the odometer and RPM gauge will begin working.