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For 1990-2009 cars only

Fuel Gauge Always Indicates Empty Diesel

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the Fuel Tank Sender connector at the left side frame rail.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the fuel gauge read Full or higher?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

Connect a J 39200 DMM (continuity) between cavities A & B of the fuel pump and sender connector.

Does the resistance read according to fuel level?

0 ohms Empty/90 ohms Full

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Connect the Fuel Tank Sender and Pump connector.
  2. Remove the I/P Cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement
  3. Connect a J 39200 DMM (continuity) between pin 29 of the I/P Cluster connector and ground.

Does the resistance read according to fuel level?

0 ohms Empty/90 ohms Full

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

Replace the I/P Cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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6

Replace the Fuel Pump and Sender. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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7

Locate and repair the open in CKT 30 (PPL) between the I/P Cluster and Fuel Pump and Sender. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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