Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEFINITION: This table is used to diagnose an inoperative fuel gauge only, with no DTCs set. | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Instrument Cluster System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check |
2 |
Does the fuel gauge respond when commanded? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
3 |
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | 12 V | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
4 | Inspect for poor connections at the instrument cluster connector. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 8 |
5 | Test the fuel sender ground circuit for an open or A high resistance. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 9 |
6 | Test the fuel level circuit for an open or A high resistance. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 10 |
7 |
Does the fuel gauge operate properly? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |
8 | Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 7 | -- |
9 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 11 |
10 | Inspect for poor connections at the instrument cluster connector. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 8 |
11 | Replace the fuel sender assembly. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 7 | -- |
