Gas gauge not working

1998 NISSAN MAXIMA
136,663 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KITTYCAT692002
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My gas gauge is not reading. if it's full, half full, empty or anything it's staying directly on E empty.
Jan 23, 2020 at 5:50 AM
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KASEKENNY
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This could be the fuel pump sending unit or the wiring or the gauge in the cluster itself. However, the far most common cause is the unit in the tank. I included the procedure but I would simply check the resistance that is shown and this will confirm the unit in the tank is the issue.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
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Jan 23, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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