TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
DIESEL VEHICLES
Test Procedures
12
TEST PROCEDURE 31 – Fuel Level Sending Unit
See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-2.
WARNING
• To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion, make sure the fuel tank cap is securely in place while
performing this test procedure.
1.
Disconnect battery.
See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-3.
2.
Disconnect the orange wire (w104) from the center post of the fuel level sending unit.
3.
With a multimeter set to 2k ohms, place the red (+) probe on the center post of the sending unit. Place the black
(–) probe on the ground connection of the sending unit
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Figure 12-34
Fuel Level Sending Unit Test
4.
The following resistance readings (in ohms) should be indicated, depending on the position of the float inside
the fuel tank. The resistance reading will vary according to the exact position of the float. The following table
may be used as a guideline to determine if the fuel level sending unit is operating correctly. Make sure the float
is at the surface of the fuel in the tank.
FLOAT POSITION
RESISTANCE READING
FUEL GAUGE READINGS
Lower position (tank empty)
240 ± 20 ohms
Empty
Center position (tank half full)
120 ± 20 ohms
Half full
Upper position (tank full)
60 ± 20 ohms
Full
5.
If the readings are within the specifications listed in the preceding chart, the fuel level sending unit is working
properly. If the readings are incorrect, the fuel level sending unit has failed and the fuel tank must be replaced.
See Fuel Tank Removal on page 16-15.
6.
If the readings are correct and the fuel gauge does not function correctly, leave the battery disconnected and
check the continuity of the following:
– Orange wire (w104 and w20) from the fuel level sending unit to the fuel gauge/hour meter.
– Blue wire (w25) and purple wire (w37) from the fuel gauge/hour meter to the key switch.
– Black ground wires at the fuel level sending unit (w106) and at the fuel gauge/hour meter (w22).
Gauge/Hour Meter Removal on page 14-7.
7.
If the readings are correct according to the position of the float, but the reading on the fuel gauge/hour meter is
incorrect, test the fuel gauge/hour meter.
See Test Procedure 32 – Fuel Gauge on page 12-40.
2008-2012 All-Wheel Drive Maintenance and Service Manual
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