2001 Chevy Monte Carlo fuel gauge

2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
161,520 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DNICHOLAS
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fuel gauge doesn't work right.
Oct 27, 2010 at 11:59 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Go to the plug at the fuel tank and jump the purple wire to ground. Then momentarily turn the key on. If the gauge jumps to full, your tank sender is bad.
Oct 27, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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