Digital fuel gauge not lit or working

1987 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
68,000 MILES
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RICHARD1000
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The digital fuel gauge does not light/work. The speedometer and message center both work. However, the message board is reading 0 miles to empty when the distance to empty button is pressed. It has gas. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks, Richard
Sep 15, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.
Quick question first. Did you check all the vehicles fuses? I have attached a tutorial explaining for you. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse
Sep 16, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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RICHARD1000
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Hi Danny, thank you for your response. Yes I checked all the fuse with a test light. They are all in good order. Richard
Sep 16, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

I have attached a step on how to test the fuel gauge illumination. You will need a voltmeter or test light. Hope this help and feel free to ask any questions. Thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
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Sep 17, 2018 at 12:49 AM