2000 Mazda B3000 Gas Gauge Quit Working Reads Full Always Fuses Sending

2000 MAZDA B3000
140,000 MILES
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My gas gauge quit working(reads full always). Fuses all ok.Is it the gauge or sending unit? I saw the gauge needle go from correct to full in about 5 seconds.
Dec 27, 2012 at 8:08 PM
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Chances are the sending unit (rheostat) is the problem.
Dec 27, 2012 at 8:09 PM
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