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Diagnostic Method

Calculate the Max. value (DELFLMAX) and cumulative value (SUMFL) of output voltage variation of fuel level sensor during 12.2 seconds. Judge it normal when both max. and cumulative values are not over the threshold value. Otherwise, when either of them is over the threshold value, the diagnosis counter counts up. Judge as NG if the counter indicated 4 time(s).

Fig 1: Fuel Level Sensor A/D Value Chart
G05955739Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

If the duration of time while the following conditions are met is longer than the time indicated, judge as NG.

Judgement Value 

JUDGEMENT VALUE REFERENCE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
Integrated times of the condition reaching follows, ≥ 4 time(s)
DELFLMAX ≥ Value from Map
or  
SUMFL ≥ 25.92 V
At this time,  
DELFLMAX: Maximum difference of sensor output for 12288 ms  
SUMFL: Integrated value of the sensor output deviation for 12288 ms  

Map 

MAP SPECIFICATION

Fuel level ( , US gal, lmp gal) 0, 0, 0 10, 2.64, 2.2 20, 5.28, 4.4 30, 7.93, 6.6 40, 10.57, 8.8 50, 13.21, 11 60, 15.85, 13.2
Measured voltage (V) 0.27 0.27 0.426 0.582 0.738 0.894 0.894

The diagnosis counter does not count up when the following conditions are completed within 12288 ms.

MAXIMUM VALUE REFERENCE

Maximum value - minimum value of change of tank pressure during 12288 ms ≥ 0 kPa (0.375 mmHg, 0 inHg)
Maximum value - minimum value of battery voltage during 12288 ms ≥ 0.969 V

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  12288 ms x 4 time(s)

Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.

Judge as OK and clear the NG if the continuous time while the following conditions are established is more than the predetermined time.

Judgement Value 

JUDGEMENT VALUE REFERENCE

Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
DELFLMAX < Value from Map
SUMFL < 25.92 V
At this time,  
DELFLMAX: Maximum difference of sensor output for 12288 ms  
SUMFL: Integrated value of the sensor output deviation for 12288 ms  

Time Needed for Diagnosis:  12288 ms