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Question posted by frogygirl82 on August 19th, 2015

Is A Bad Fuel Gauge An Easy Fix On A 1999 Buick Regal?

The fuel gauge on my 99 Buick Regal Read empty all the time. I know that the sending unit could be one of the problem, but what other thing should i check that might cause the gauge to stop working

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Answer #1: Posted by zzed41 on August 30th, 2015 3:38 AM
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Hi! Please check the cable connecting to the needle as well. If these are your problems, it would be easy. Otherwise, the problem may lay on the fuel tank sensor, which will mean opening up the tank.


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