Fuel Gauge Sender: Testing and Inspection

Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Test

NOTE: For the fuel gauge system circuit diagram, refer to the Gauges Circuit Diagram.

1. Check the No. 5 INSTRUMENT LIGHT BACK UP LIGHT (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box, and replace it if needed.

2. Do the DTC troubleshooting. Diagnostic Aids
- If no DTCs are found, go to step 3.

- If DTC B1175 or B1176 is indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

4. Remove the rear tray. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Tray Area (Except CR model)

5. Remove the access panel (A) from the floor.

6. Disconnect the fuel tank unit 5P connector (B).






7. Measure the voltage between fuel tank unit 5P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 with the ignition switch turned to ON (II). There should be battery voltage.
- If the voltage is OK, go to step 8.

- If the voltage is not as specified, check for:
- a short in the YEL/BLK wire to ground.

- an open in the YEL/BLK or BLK wire.

8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

9. Remove the fuel tank unit from the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Unit Removal and Installation






10. Measure the resistance between fuel tank unit 5P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2 with the float at E (EMPTY), LOW (LOW FUEL INDICATOR), 1/2 (HALF FULL), and F (FULL) positions.
If you do not get the following readings, replace the fuel gauge sending unit. Fuel Pump/Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Replacement





11. Reconnect the fuel tank unit 5P connector.

12. Remove the No. 2 FUEL PUMP SRS (15 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box for at least 10 seconds, then reinstall it.

13. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

14. Check that the pointer of the fuel gauge indicates F with the float at F.
- If the pointer of the fuel gauge does not indicate F replace the gauge assembly.

- If the gauge is OK, the test is complete.

NOTE:
- The pointer of the fuel gauge returns to the bottom of the gauge dial when the ignition switch is turned to ACC (I) or to LOCK (0), regardless of the fuel level.

- Remove the No. 2 FUEL PUMP SRS (15 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box for at least 10 seconds after completing troubleshooting, otherwise it may take up to 20 minutes for the fuel gauge to indicate the correct fuel level.