1996 Mazda 626 Fuel Gauge

1996 MAZDA 626
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HERN51
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The fuel gauge on my 1996 Mazda 626 is not working. How do I resolve this problem?
May 8, 2010 at 10:18 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

With the the ignition on remove and earth out the power wire for the sender unit at the fuel tank, if the gauge deflects to full the tank sender is faulty, if no movement the gauge or wiring is faulty.

mark (mhpautos)
May 9, 2010 at 2:51 AM
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