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Fuel Gauge

Pointer is controlled by varying fuel gauge sender resistance. When sender resistance decreases, more current flows through fuel gauge sender and empty coil. At the same time, current in full coil decreases.

Resistance varies according to amount of fuel in tank. Resistance is 90 ohms when tank is full and zero ohms empty.