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Fuel Level Sensor Open

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SYMPTOM
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR OPEN

WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on. (Customer Complaint: fuel gauge displays empty)

SET CONDITION
The Instrument Cluster monitors the Fuel Level Sensor Signal circuit resistance. If the Cluster detects a resistance greater than 1500 ohms or less than 25 ohms for 18 seconds, this code will set.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Intermittent condition
- Fuel level sensor signal circuit short to voltage
- Fuel level sensor signal circuit open
- Fuel pump module ground circuit open
- Fuel level sensor
- Instrument cluster