There is a simple way to verify if the sending unit is the problem or the gauge/wiring. Ground the wire (at the sending unit) that goes to the gauge. No need to disconnect, just use a jumper from a known good ground. That duplicates the full signal from the sending unit. The gauge should read full. If if stays empty, the gauge and/or wiring has an issue.

Note: This test does not eliminate the sending unit issues but with troubleshooting, you have to start somewhere.


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