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Thermistor Test

  1. Using 12-volt test light with a 3.4-watt bulb, connect positive battery terminal to fuel gauge sending unit connector. See Fig 1 . Use jumper wire to ground fuel gauge sending unit connector to battery.
  2. Submerge thermistor in container of water. If test light does not come on, thermistor is okay. If test light comes on, replace thermistor.
CAUTION: After completing thermistor test, wipe or blow sending unit dry before installing into fuel tank.
Fig 1: Testing Thermistor
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