Low Fuel Lamp/Indicator: Testing and Inspection

Low Fuel Indicator System

Indicator Light Testing

NOTE: Refer to low fuel indicator circuit.

1. Check the No.13 METER (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box, METER (15 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and gauge relay before testing.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.

WARNING: Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flame away from the work area. Drain fuel only into an approved container.

3. Drain the fuel into an approved container. Then install the drain bolt with a new washer.




4. Add less than 8.5 L (2.2 U.S. Gal. 1.8 Imp. Gal) of fuel, and turn the ignition switch ON (II). The low fuel indicator light should come on within 4 minutes.
- If the light comes on within 4 minutes, go to step 8.
- If the light does not come on within 4 minutes, go to step 5.

5. Remove the rear seat cushion.
6. Remove the fuel tank access panel from the floor, and disconnect the 3P connector from the fuel gauge sending unit.




7. Connect the No.1 and No.3 terminals with a jumper wire.
- if the light comes on, check the sending unit.
- If the light does not come on, check for:
- an open in the BLU/RED wire between the fuel unit and fuel gauge assembly.
- blown bulb.
- poor ground (G652).

8. Add 4 L of fuel (1.1 U.S. Gal. 0.9 Imp. Gal). The light should go off with in four minutes.