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Question posted by Bigideas on November 17th, 2015

Fuel Gauge

Filled up Sunday, gauge indicated full, next morning started car, gauge went to full and then to empty and fuel empty light came on and stayed on and now each time I start the car history repeats itself. What's wrong?

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on November 21st, 2015 3:32 AM
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See reason and possible fix on the link below.

http://www.cartruckinfo.com/erratic-fuel-gauge.html


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