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Fuel Level Sensor Shorted

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SYMPTOM
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SHORT

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

SET CONDITION
The Instrument Cluster monitors the fuel level sensor signal circuit for a resistance value between approximately 25 ohms to 1100 ohms. If the Cluster senses a resistance less than 25 ohms, this code will set.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Fuel level sensor short intermittent condition
- Fuel level sensor
- Fuel level sensor signal circuit short to sensor ground circuit
- Instrument cluster