Fuel sending unit

2013 KIA SPORTAGE
200,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LESQUENAZI
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Just replaced sending unit due to faulty reading. Now with new sending unit getting a full tank reading even though fuel level is going down. How do I fix this?
Nov 26, 2019 at 7:56 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Attached to the pump and sending unit is the level sensor. It is nothing more than a rheostat which changes resistance and power supply based on fuel level. I suspect that the float that is attached to the rheostat (level sensor) is stuck in the full position. It can happen when you reinstalled the sending unit without you knowing.

I hate to say this, but I would remove the pump assembly again and inspect to make sure nothing was bent or stuck.

Take a look at the attached picture. I circled the float and the sensor. That is what I would check first.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
Nov 26, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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LESQUENAZI
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Yeah it was binding. Fixed, thanks.
Mar 22, 2021 at 9:16 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Glad to hear you got it fixed. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future if you need anything.

Take care,
Joe
Mar 22, 2021 at 6:34 PM