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Fuel Level Sensor: Inspection

  1. Check that the fuel level sensor has no damage.
  2. Measure the fuel level sensor float position.
    NOTE: When inspecting the fuel level sensor, perform the work with it installed to the fuel pump.
    Fig 1: Measuring Fuel Level Sensor Float Position
    G07670586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FLOAT POSITION REFERENCE CHART

    Float position Standard
    FULL to Fuel tank seating surface (A) 135±4 mm (5.315±0.157 in)
    EMPTY to Fuel tank seating surface (B) 23.7±4 mm (0.933±0.157 in)
  3. Measure the resistance between fuel level sensor terminals.
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Fuel Level Sensor Terminals
    G07670587Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

Float position Terminal No. Standard
FULL (A) 1 and 4 2.0±1.0Ω
EMPTY (B) 31.9±1.0 Ω
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