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C230 Gas Gauge not correct

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Old Apr 17, 2021 | 11:47 PM
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C230 Gas Gauge not correct

So My C230 Hatchback gas gauge all of a sudden does not read correctly. The odometer is still correct but the gauge is super far off. When the tank is empty the gauge is only just under half a tank. Is there any way to reset the gauge or something? I have been just using the odometer as a gas gauge and refilling it when I hit 300mi.
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Old Apr 18, 2021 | 03:53 AM
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The gauge is controlled by a floating sensor attached to the fuel pump. Wondering if the one in your car is somehow malfunctioning.
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Old Apr 23, 2021 | 02:01 PM
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What work was done before the issue? Pump replaced? Rear sam replaced? There is no calibration that can be done on cluster
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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 12:19 PM
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There are 2 fuel level sending units in the saddle tank. Left and right. The computer uses input from both to calculate fuel volume. You need a scan tool that can show you which of the two sending units is malfunctioning.
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