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Fuel gauge reading "E" with full tank of gas

Tiny
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I lost my water pump and had the garage replace the timing belt at the same time. After the work was done I got a call from the garage saying my gas gauge reads "E" even though there is gas in the tank. I suspect the mechanic disconnected an electrical wire from the fuel gauge sending unit in the tank to the gauge in the dashboard. Am I correct or did I lose my fuel gauge sending unit inside the gas tank? I have a 1991 Toyota Camry with 120,000 miles.



Thanks for your help.
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Friday, December 29th, 2006 AT 5:01 PM

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Tiny
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You can test your gauge by installing a 45k resistor in-line on your sender wire the gauge should read around half a tank if it does then suspect a bad sender
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Friday, December 29th, 2006 AT 5:12 PM
Tiny
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I'm sorry thats a 45 ohm resistor not a 45k there is a big difference you can pick these up at radio shack
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Friday, December 29th, 2006 AT 5:17 PM

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