FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Low Fuel Lamp/Indicator: Testing and Inspection




INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
a. Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
b. Connect terminals 1 and 3 on the wire harness side connector.
c. Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb.

INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING SWITCH




a. Apply battery positive voltage between terminals 1 and 3, and through a 3.4 W test bulb, and check that the bulb lights up.

HINT: It will take a short time for bulb to light up.




b. Submerge the switch in fuel and check that the bulb goes out.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sender gauge.