1996 Honda Accord fuel gage is not working

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1996 HONDA ACCORD
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
12,800 MILES

I live in the Atlanta, GA, area and I am considering purchasing the above car from a private seller. The only apparent defect is a gas gauge that doesn't work. What are the possible causes and what are the related estimated repair costs. If I know how much it could cost to fix the gas gauge then I can factor this into my offer if I purchase this car. Thanks for your assistance!

Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 8:16 PM

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LEGITIMATE007

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It sounds like the sending unit on the fuel pump, is faulty, you might as well replace the entire fuel pump if your gonna drop the gas tank, unless you can accesss is throught the seat, but the prices vary depending on if you go to a dealer or a regular shop, a dealer is gonna charge a couple of hundred dollars more, than a shop. Youll have to research how much a fuel pump would cost to replace it from the shops in your area

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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 8:26 PM

MASTERTECHTIM

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I agree its probably the fuel tank sending unit. Call the dealer for price on the part and I think it can be accessed under rear seat.

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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 8:30 PM

RASMATAZ

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And the fuel sending unit is about $267.00 new and labor about 1.5hr at a rate between $70.00 to $130.00 per hr varies with location

Fuel Gauge $105.00

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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 8:33 PM

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