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Indicator Light Testing

  1. Check the No. 25 CLOCK METER (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box, and the gauge relay before testing.
  2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
    WARNING: Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flame away from the work area. Drain fuel only into an approved container.
  3. Drain the fuel into an approved container. Then install the drain bolt with a new washer.
  4. Add less than 8.5 l  (2.2 U.S. Gal. 1.8 lmp. Gal) of fuel, and turn the ignition switch ON (II). The low fuel indicator light should come on within five minutes.
    Fig 1: Identifying Low Fuel Indicator Light
    G06288013Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    • If the light comes on within four minutes, go to step  8.
    • If the light does not come on within four minutes, go to step 5.
  5. Remove the rear seat cushion (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Remove the access panel from the floor, and disconnect the 3P connector from the fuel gauge sending unit.
  7. Connect the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals with a jumper wire.
    • If the light comes on, check the sending unit.
    • If the light does not come on, check for:
      • an open in the GRN/YEL wire between the fuel unit and fuel gauge assembly.
      • blown bulb.
      • poor ground (G552).
        Fig 2: Connecting No. 1 And No. 3 Terminals With Jumper Wire
        G06288014Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Add 4 l  of fuel (1.1 U.S. Gal. 0.9 lmp. Gal). The light should go off within five minutes.
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