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Fuel delivery module function - GF47.20-P-4101-03GH

Model Series 163 

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Delivery Module Function
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Fuel gage sensor function 

The fuel gage sensor (B4) is a lever-type sensor with potentiometer and sliding contact. The resistance is analyzed in the electronics of the fuel gage.

Low resistance = fuel tank empty

High resistance = fuel tank full

IMPORTANT If an open circuit in the wiring exists, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster indicates empty; the fuel reserve indicator lamp does not come on.

Splash bowl function 

The splash bowl (80/5) is reliably filled with fuel up to a certain level by means of the line from the suction spray pump (B). When cornering with a low level of fuel in the fuel tank, it prevents the fuel pump drawing in air.

Suction spray pump function 

The nozzle (A) in the suction spray pump accelerates the returning fuel (R). The fuel jet produces a suction effect and improves the fuel supply for the feed line (B) to the splash bowl.