Fuel Gauge Inoperative 99 Buick Regal LS

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99 Buick Regal LS....Fuel Gauge Inoperative When the car is started the gauge will read full after a few moments it will read empty, but when I take the car for a ride the gauge will register momentarly before it goes back to full. Is this problem in the dash cluster or the tank?
Apr 1, 2006 at 3:57 PM
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LOSONE
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The fuel gauge sending unit is part of the fuel pump assembly and is in the gas tank. It will require dropping the gas tank and replacing the assembly. A lot of times a good mechanic can buy an after mafket fuel sending unit and make it work. It is a costly job. Around $350 to $500. Insure you have a small amount of gas when you take it in. Good Luck
Apr 1, 2006 at 4:17 PM
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