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I have a 2006 kia sorento with a fuel gauge problem, when I

 
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I have a 2006 kia sorento with a fuel gauge problem, when I fill it up the fuel gauge reads full but when the gauge hits 3/4 of a tank the guage drops to empty and the fuel light comes on

Submitted: 287 days and 15 hours ago.
Category: Kia
Value: CA$18
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Expert:  internal88 replied 287 days and 15 hours ago.


internal88 :

Hello and welcome.

internal88 :

The fuel level sensor is the problem.

internal88 :

The level sensor is inside the tank.

internal88 :

I'm going to show you.

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See the arrow marked FLS.

internal88 :

You need to see if there is an interference there.

internal88 :

If not, you need to replace that sensor.

Customer :

ok its not a very expensive job to fix it ?

internal88 :

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internal88 :

You could also measure it with an OHM meter.

internal88 :

No, it is not expensive to fix.

internal88 :

Less than one hour labor.

internal88 :

The part is about $85

internal88 :

This is the part number 944603E000.

internal88 :

You can order it from parts.com to get a good price.

internal88 :

or autozone.

Customer :

I was going to take it in for a service this week sometime

internal88 :

ok

internal88 :

About $200 or less.

Customer :

the dealership doesnt carry parts so if I call and explain the problem to them they should be able to get the part for when I bring it in for a service

internal88 :

give them the part number that I just gave you.

internal88 :

The answer is yes.

Customer :

I live in a different town than where the dealer is so I would like to get it all done in one trip

internal88 :

can you order it online.

internal88 :

?

internal88 :

bring the part to the dealer.

internal88 :

You can bring it to a local mechanic if you like.

internal88 :

Let me know if you have further question.

Customer :

I think I will call the dealership and see how long it will take them to get the part

internal88 :

Ok

internal88 :

Tell them you need a fuel level sender.

Customer :

ok thanks for your help

internal88 :

no problem.

Customer :

fuel level sender

internal88 :

yes sir

Customer :

ok

internal88 :

here is link from parts.com

internal88 :

http://www.parts.com/parts/2006/KIA/SORENTO/EX/?siteid=2&vehicleid=1432793&section=ELECTRICAL&group=CHASSIS%20ELECTRICAL&subgroup=SENDERS&component=FUEL%20GAUGE%20SENDING%20UNIT

internal88 :

Good luck and good night.

Customer :
internal88 :

Are you still here?

Customer :

yeah I was just writing down the link you gave me

internal88 :

No you don't have to write it down.

internal88 :

you can just copy it and paste it in the browser.

internal88 :

it should take you 2 seconds.

Customer :

ok Ill try that thanks

internal88 :

use your mouse to copy it then paste it .

internal88 :

Let me help you. I will switch to a different format.

internal88 :

Hold on.

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Category: Kia
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Answered: 6/26/2012

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Expert:  internal88 replied 287 days and 14 hours ago.

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Expert:  internal88 replied 287 days and 14 hours ago.

http://www.parts.com/parts/2006/KIA/SORENTO/EX/?siteid=2&vehicleid=1432793&section=ELECTRICAL&group=CHASSIS%20ELECTRICAL&subgroup=SENDERS&component=FUEL%20GAUGE%20SENDING%20UNIT

Sir, just click the link and it will send you there.

 
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