Gas indicator is always empty

2001 TOYOTA VITZ
160,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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STARTEDI
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Hi,

i mean there are no lines to tell how much gas there is in the tank.What can i do to easily fix it?
Or maybe i did not fill the gas enough for it to show a line?E.g if i put 5 euros will it show up a line?
Jan 10, 2020 at 11:45 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

This vehicle isn't offered in the US, so my technical information is extremely limited. However, I'll try to help.

The fuel gauge receives power via a float level sensor in the fuel tank. The sensor contains a rheostat that based on float position, sends different voltages. Based on the amount of voltage, the gauge should change position.

If your gauge doesn't move at all regardless of fuel level, my first suspect is either the float is stuck or the rheostat is bad. To access the rheostat requires removal of the fuel pump.

I hope that helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
Jan 10, 2020 at 6:52 PM