Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
FUEL GAGE INACCURATE OR INOPERATIVE
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- Ensure that the fuel level is in the same range as the customer concern.
- For intermittent diagnosis, refer to Diagnostic Aids for Circuit Testing and Wiring Repair procedures.
- Refer to Fuel Level Specifications in order to verify the correct fuel level sender readings. The Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter is available on the scan tool in the powertrain control module (PCM) evaporative emission (EVAP) Data list.
TEST DESCRIPTION
Steps 1 - 5:
Steps 6 - 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 sensor ground circuit of the fuel level sender.
13. DTCs will be set in the PCM when you perform this diagnostic table.