Fuel gauge not working.

1998 MAZDA B2500
85,000 MILES
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HYMEFLY
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The fuel gauge on truck is not showing how much fuel I have. It indicates its full when I know it is not. Could it be the sending unit or the gauge itself? Is there an easy way to test this? Thanks.
Jul 31, 2012 at 8:48 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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if you can get to wiring to tank ground REDE?PINK wire if gague key on goes full the n sender
Jul 31, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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I'm sorry, can you rephrase that?
Jul 31, 2012 at 9:01 PM
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need to get to wiring to tank ground red/pink wire if gague goes to full then sender in tank faulty
Jul 31, 2012 at 9:05 PM
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Im sorry, but i'm a real novice. whats the easiest way to get access to the gauge so i can wire it to the tank? also, from what part of the gauge do i connect the wire too? thanks
Jul 31, 2012 at 9:10 PM
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May need to take to a Tech
Aug 2, 2012 at 7:46 PM
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