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General Descritpion

The fuel sensor is attached to the modular fuel sender. The resistance of the fuel sensor changes with the fuel level by means of a rheostat. As the position of the float varies with the fuel level, the rheostat produces a variable resistance. The fuel gauge converts this variable resistance into the fuel level reading displayed on the instrument panel.