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Component Inspection

Check FLS 

  1. Refer to REMOVAL and remove Fuel Pump (Fuel Sender) Unit.
  2. Measure resistance between signal terminal and ground terminal of Fuel Level Sensor 'A' while moving the float. (component side)

    Specification  : Variation (6 to 203 Ω) with moving the float

    Float Position  E 1/2 F
    Sender Resistance (Ω)  197 to 203 64.2 to 68.2 6 to 10
    Remaining fuel (L)  3.0 24.6 49
  3. Is resistance within the specification?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent such as Float was stuck by something. Thoroughly check that any foreign material interrupts float moment. Erase DTC and drive the vehicle to satisfy the enable condition then, go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " procedure.

    NO 

    • Substitute with a known - good Fuel Sender and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace Fuel Sender and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair " procedure.