Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

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 sensor readings. The Fuel Level (%) parameter is available on the scan tool in the PCM data list.

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Step 9 - 13:




Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This step tests for a high resistance in the signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the fuel level sensor.
13. DTCs will be set in the PCM when you perform this diagnostic table.