What Causes the Fuel Gauge Needle to Stop Moving?
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The reason the fuel gauge needle doesn't move is due to a faulty fuel level sender (fuel float). Methods to check the fuel gauge include: 1. When the illuminated bars reach the 'F' position, it indicates the tank is full; 2. The closer the illuminated bars are to the 'E' position, the less fuel remains, signaling the need for timely refueling. The fuel gauge serves to indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the vehicle's fuel tank, with its low fuel warning light functioning to alert the driver immediately when the fuel level falls below a specified threshold. Reasons for inaccurate fuel gauge readings include: 1. Poor contact or severe wear of the fuel level sensor's sliding resistor; 2. Abnormal instrument circuit or loose/aged electrical components; 3. Deformed fuel tank or abnormal bracket; 4. Loose connections or open circuits within the engine control module; 5. Loose grounding wires for the vehicle's fuel level sensor or fuel pump wiring harness.