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Fuel Gauge Sender: Testing and Inspection

WARNING: Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flame away from work area.


1. Remove the rear bulkhead panel behind the driver's seat, then remove the access panel.
2. With the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the 3P connector from the fuel gauge sending unit.

Sending Unit Test:




3. Remove the five nuts, then take the fuel gauge sending unit assembly out of the fuel tank.

Sending Unit Test:




4. Measure the resistance between the A and B terminals by moving the float to the heights listed for E (EMPTY), 1/2 (HALF FULL) and F (FULL).
5. If unable to obtain the above readings, replace the fuel gauge sending unit.