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Fuel gauge showing empty

I filled up my 2000 Mercedes Benz with gas and the gas guage dropped down to empty and the yellow light goes on. What could be the problem?

  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    gas gauge goes up and down from empty to full erraticly. 2000 grand prix

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Open circuit in the fuel level sensor. mounted in tank. as the fuel level in the tank starts to drop the arm will move past the dead spot on the sensor and the gauge will start reading again.i dont recommend diy replacement of the fuel level sender.

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