Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
FUEL GAGE INACCURATE OR INOPERATIVEDIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- Ensure that the fuel level is in the same range as the customer concern.
- For intermittent diagnosis, refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids.
- Refer to Fuel Level Specifications (Sedan)Fuel Level Specifications (Extended Sedan) in order to verify the correct fuel level sender readings. The Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter is available on the scan tool in the IPC PCM Data list.
TEST DESCRIPTION
Steps 1 - 2:
Step 3:
Steps 4 - 7:
Steps 8 - 13:
The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic table.
3. This step tests for a high resistance in the signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the fuel level sender.
13. DTCs will be set in the powertrain control module (PCM) when you perform this diagnostic table.