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Instruments - Low Fuel Indicator Defect

Reference ENGINE
Number 021
Date 06-06-86
Model MA6#,RA6#,AE8#,AL3#,YR2#,SV1#,AW15
CONDITION:

The low fuel indicator light comes on even though sufficient fuel remains in the tank.

CAUSE:

The thermister may be coated with residue contained in alcohol blend fuels.

INDICATOR THERMISTER:




CORRECTION:

A new protective coating is now being used on the low fuel indicator thermister.. The coating has been changed from a silicone material to glass.

PRODUCTION EFFECTIVE:


Production Effective
Model Prev. Part No. New Part No. From Lot No.

RA6# 83320-19535 83320-19825* 2E (February 1985)
MA6# -29446 -19835* 2E (February 1985)

AE86, 88 83320-19715 83320-19885* 2E (February 1985)

AE82, 83, 84 83320-19765* 8D (August 1984)
83320-19705 83320-19875* 9D (September 1984)

AL3# 83320-19705 83320-19875* 9D (September 1984)
-19855 -19865* 9D (September 1984)

YR2# 83320-29725 83320-29726* 2E (February 1985)
-29856 -29857* 2E (February 1985)

SV1# 83320-39326 83320-39635* 3E (March 1985)
-39327 -39625* 3E (March 1985)

AW15 83320-19775 83320-19895* 2E (February 1985)


*Parts are interchangeable.