Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active or pending?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- VERIFY THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IS CAPABLE OF SETTING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAULTS
- Check the BCM fault code list to verify that the BCM has the capability to set DTCs against the Fuel Level Sensor. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
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Are there any Fuel Level Sensor faults listed in the DTC list for the BCM?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Go To 4
- Check the BCM fault code list to verify that the BCM has the capability to set DTCs against the Fuel Level Sensor. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
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- CHECK THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FOR FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAULTS
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in the BCM.
Is the BCM setting any DTCs against the Fuel Level Sensor?
Yes
- Perform the diagnostic procedure in the BCM. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Replace and program the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in the BCM.
- CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WIRING
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Fuel Level Sensor harness connector.
- Disconnect the appropriate BCM harness connector.
- Check the Fuel Level Sensor wires:
- for an open condition.
- for a short to voltage.
- for a short to ground.
- for a short to each other.
Were any problems found with the wiring?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate repair of the wiring.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
- Replace the Fuel Level Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
- Reconnect all harness connectors.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC still active?
Yes
- Replace and program the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Repair is complete.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .