GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY AND THE WARNING LIGHT IS ON

sounds like you may have a bad fuel level sender problem. as for the check engine light coming on and storing a fault code that is a separate issue.

It could be the sending unit in the tank or the gauge on the dash. A mechanic would test the signal coming from the sending unit to verify.

you dont have a misfire, you have deeper problem with the electrical or fuel sender. Even so someone will need to get the code that is stored from the check engine light,,, to proceed.

Your sending unit in your fuel tank is shot more then likely but also could be gauge. I would be more on fuel tank sender. It shows you fuel tank as being empty which would make your fuel light stay on. The unfortunate thing is that you have to drop the tank and install a new fuel sender which without having it on a hoist is rather rough.

The gauge circuit is shunted on most cars, this is wierd, but needed to stabilize the readings... Your description sounds like normal function. Drivers would complain if the qauge were to be instant, going around corners, starting, stopping, all move fuel, and the gauge would indicate this, cauing driver alarm...Been this way for ever, although yours sounds like it is on the far side of the scale...if it reads correctly after a while, you could replace everything and you would have the same performance.

Sounds like a broken gas tank sensor in the gas tank. The sending unit has probably gone out.

u need to change this gauge or try to dissasseble and clean it very well then try to install it back again

Fuel gauge sending unit in the gas tank needs replacing.

Usually if the gas gage does not work yes it is true it may be the sensor if it is electronicly controlled. the sncor will more than likley be in the tank. here is how to remove your gas tank.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
   
2. Relieve fuel system pressure.
   
3. Drain the fuel tank.
   
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   • Negative battery cable
     
   • Fuel filler and vent hoses
     
   • Fuel tank skid plate
     
   • Fuel tank wiring connectors
     
   • Fuel supply and return lines
     
   • Fuel tank
     
   • Fuel pump assembly
     Fuel pump assembly mounting
     

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   • Fuel pump assembly
     
   • Fuel tank. Tighten the bolts to 27 ft. lbs. (36 Nm).
     
   • Fuel supply and return lines
     
   • Fuel tank wiring connectors
     
   • Fuel tank skid plate
     
   • Fuel filler and vent hoses
     
   • Negative battery cable
     
2. Start the engine and check for leaks.
   

change fuel gauge sensor in the fuel tank