Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to Full-position

COMBINATION METERS


Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to Full-position

1. OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE
Does it take a long time for the indication to move to FULL position?
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. IDENTIFY FUELING CONDITION
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES or NO
YES >> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time to move to FULL position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. OBSERVE VEHICLE POSITION
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES or NO
YES >> Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE POINTER
During driving, does the fuel gauge indication move gradually toward EMPTY position?
YES or NO
YES >> Check the components. Refer to Electrical Component Inspection.
NO >> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.