2001 Kia Sportage Fuel Gauge.

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2001 Kia Sportage

I bought a used 2001 Kia Sportage last year, and the fuel gauge does not work. What can be done to repair this problem?
Aug 27, 2009 at 10:54 AM
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Chances are the float rheostat is bad. It is part of the fuel pump assembly in the fuel tank.
Oct 14, 2009 at 6:39 PM
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