Fuel Level Sensor 2, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Special Tool - Multimeter V.A.G 1526 A

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Fig 2: Identifying V.A.G 1594 A Adapter Set

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Test Sequence

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Cover For Right Locking Flange

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Fig 4: Disconnecting/Connecting Electrical Connectors At Right Locking Flange

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Carefully release and disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - on right connector flange.

Fig 5: Connecting Multimeter Between Terminal Of Connector For Resistance Measurement

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Connect multimeter between terminal 2 and 4 on connector - B - for resistance measurement.

Sensor installed	Sender at lower stop	Sender at upper stop
Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169	approx. 750 Ω	approx. 55 Ω

For measured value 0 Ω there is a short circuit, for measured value ∞ Ω an open circuit.

NOTE:

To check resistance values "tank full" or "tank empty" , Fuel Level Sensor 2 must be removed → Fuel Level Sensor 2, Removing and Installing and the sensor floater must be placed in upper or lower end position.

With sender for fuel gauge removed, the following values are obtained because of the great bending of floater arm:

Sender removed	Sender at lower stop	Sender at upper stop
Fuel Level Sensor 2 G169	approx. 990 Ω	approx. 55 Ω