2006 Kia Sportage Fuel gauge problem

2006 KIA SPORTAGE
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2006 Kia Sportage 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual

How to correct the fuel gauge not functionng?
Jun 28, 2010 at 9:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the rheostat on the float is bad. The problem is it is part of the fuel pump and the fuel tank needs removed to get to it.

If you remove it, check to see if there is resistance changes when you move the float up and down.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Oct 17, 2010 at 10:13 PM
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