Y 1998 Kia Sephia fuel gauge isn't working?

Answer 1

Is the fuel guage the only guage that isn't working? If all others are OK, then forget a fuse or anything simple. Most likely, the sending unit in the fuel tank has stopped working. Kia claims that you can change the sending unit without changing the fuel pump too but a sending unit alone may be prove hard to find. Changing the unit is no picnic either, even if your model has the access cover in the trunk to get to the fuel pump without removing the gas tank, working with exposure to fuel in the tight space within the truck isn't for the faint hearted. If you have never changed an in-tank electric fuel pump and don't have very good mechanical skills and experience, you might be wise to have it done. This won't be cheap just to get the gauge running again because the parts tend to be pricy and there is apt to be a couple of hours of labor involved. One final suggestion, whether you are going to try fixing this or having it done, try to be sure that there is less than a half tank of gas when you do. Removing the seals and extracting the fuel pump and sending unit assemble will be safer and easier if the tank isn't brimming full.