Correct me if I am wrong but I think it is just the opposite. I thought a full ground would make the gauge read empty and an open circuit would read past full.Sounded like the sender wire is grounded. It comes out of the driver's side taillight harness; make sure it isn't pinched. Or, unplug the connector in the trunk, and see if it drops to empty.
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