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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 the sensor installed to the fuel pump.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Fuel Level Sensor
    G10307997Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Float position Standard
    FULL to Fuel tank seating surface (A) 133.0±4 mm (5.236±0.157 in)
    EMPTY to Fuel tank seating surface (B) 21.6±4 mm (0.850±0.157 in)
  3. Check the resistance between fuel level sensor terminals by the connector on top of the fuel pump.
    Fig 2: Checking Resistance Between Fuel Level Sensor Terminals
    G10262275Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Float position Terminal No. Standard
    FULL (A) 1 and 4 8.7±1.0 Ω
    EMPTY (B) 139.1±2.0 Ω