Fuel Gauge: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION




a. Disconnect the connector from the fuel pump assembly.
b. Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver gauge needle indicates EMPTY.




c. Connect terminals 2 and 3 of the wire harness side connector through a 3.4 W test bulb.
d. Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the bulb lights up and receiver gauge needle indicators EMPTY.
If operation is not as specified, inspect the sender gauge resistance.







INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals with an ohmmeter at the positions shown in the illustration.
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the combination meter.