Xantia 1997 2.0i Fuel gauge and warning light

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LochNessie
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Xantia 1997 2.0i Fuel gauge and warning light

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Needle seems to be stuck at 1/2 tank and warning(yellow) light constantly Lighted Up, even when tank is Full.

faulty "sender" the fuel float inside fuel tank is defective?..of yes, can the sender be serviced or I need to replace it?

Thanks in advance for advice
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Re: Xantia 1997 2.0i Fuel gauge and warning light

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You may be able to fix it but it is a have a look and go from there job!! :)
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Re: Xantia 1997 2.0i Fuel gauge and warning light

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Tank sender or broken/dry solder on the instrument cluster...
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Re: Xantia 1997 2.0i Fuel gauge and warning light

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Try unplugging the connector on the fuel sender unit (under the back seat). With it unplugged, the warning light should go out and gauge read empty. If not, you have a problem in the wiring or the dashboard.