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Faulty Signal. Permanent Fault






Faulty signal. Permanent fault

Checking connectors
Read off fuel level.
Check fuel level sensor connector for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault. Check in particular for damage or loose terminal pins.

Note! Vehicles with AWD. There are 2 fuel level sensors, one in each pump unit. The sensors are connected in series with each other.

Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- Sensors [1][2]Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators









Was a fault detected?

Yes - Verification

No - Replacing component

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Replacing component
Replace the fuel level sensor.

Note! Vehicles with AWD. There are 2 fuel level sensors, one in each pump unit.





Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off.
- Reinstall connectors, components etc.
Read off fuel level.





Is the value OK?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking connectors

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