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Diagnostic Test

  1. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs and review the DTC environmental information.

      Is the good trip counter greater than 0?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  2.
  2. EXTERIOR FUEL TANK DAMAGE 
    1. Inspect the exterior of the fuel tank for any damage that may restrict the movement of the fuel level sensor floats.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  3.
  3. FUEL PUMP MODULE WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Fuel Pump Module harness connector and the Cluster (CCN).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  4.
  4. (N5) FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking Fuel Level Signal 2 Circuit Voltage
    GC0097520Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With the scan tool, read the Fuel Level Sensor 2 circuit voltage.
      NOTE:

      The sensor voltage should be approximately 5.0 volts (plus or minus.1 of a volt) with connector disconnected.

    5. Turn the ignition off.
    6. Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (N5) Fuel Level Signal 2 circuit in the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.
    7. Turn the ignition on.
    8. With the scan tool, read the Fuel Level Sensor 2 circuit voltage.
      NOTE:

      The sensor voltage should be approximately 0.0 volts (plus or minus.1 of a volt) with the jumper wire in place.

      Does the scan tool display the voltage as described above?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5.

      No 

      • Go To  11.
  5. (N4) FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT VOLTAGE 
    Fig 2: Checking Fuel Level Signal 1 Circuit Voltage
    GC0097519Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. With the scan tool, read the Fuel Level Sensor 1 circuit voltage.
      NOTE:

      The sensor voltage should be approximately 5.0 volts (plus or minus.1 of a volt) with connector disconnected.

    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (N4) Fuel Level Signal 1 circuit in the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, read the Fuel Level Sensor 1 circuit voltage.
      NOTE:

      The sensor voltage should be approximately 0.0 volts (plus or minus.1 of a volt) with the jumper wire in place.

      Does the scan tool display the voltage as described above?

      Yes 

      • Go To  6.

      No 

      • Go To  14.
  6. (Z210) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 3: Checking Ground Circuit For Open Or High Resistance
    GC0097521Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (Z210) Ground circuit in the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.
      NOTE:

      The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

      Is the test light illuminated and bright?

      Yes 

      • Go To  7.

      No 

      • Repair the open or high resistance in the (Z210) Ground circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  7. FUEL TANK WIRING HARNESS INSPECTION 
    WARNING:

    The fuel system is under a constant pressure (even with the engine off). Before testing or servicing any fuel system hose, fitting or line, the fuel system pressure must be released. Failure to follow these instructions can result in possible serious or fatal injury.

    1. Remove the fuel tank in accordance with the Service Information.
    2. Inspect the wiring and connectors between the Fuel Pump Module harness connector and both Fuel Level Sensors.
    3. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    4. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  8.
  8. FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 1 INSPECTION 
    1. Remove the Fuel Level Sensor 1.
    2. Inspect the Fuel Level Sensor 1 and the inside of the fuel tank for any condition that would restrict the movement of the fuel level sensor float.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair or replace the fuel tank components as necessary.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  9.
  9. FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 1 RESISTANCE 
    1. Move the Fuel Level Sensor 1 float to its lowest point of travel.
    2. Measure the resistance between the terminals of Fuel Level Sensor 1.
      NOTE:

      The resistance should be approximately 220 Ohms with the float at its lowest point of travel (empty).

    3. Move the Fuel Level Sensor 1 float to its highest point of travel.
    4. Measure the resistance between the terminals of Fuel Level Sensor 1.
      NOTE:

      The resistance should be approximately 20 Ohms with the float at its highest point of travel (full).

      Is the resistance of the sensor within the values described above?

      Yes 

      • Go To  10.

      No 

  10. FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 2 INSPECTION 
    1. Remove the Fuel Level Sensor 2 sensor.
    2. Inspect the Fuel Level Sensor 2 and the inside of the fuel tank for any condition that would restrict the movement of the fuel level sensor float.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      • Repair or replace the fuel tank components as necessary.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

  11. (N5) FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 4: Checking Fuel Level Signal 2 Circuit For A Short To Voltage
    GC0097525Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Cluster (CCN) harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (N5) Fuel Level Signal 2 circuit in the Fuel Level Sensor 2 harness connector.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (N5) Fuel Level Signal 2 circuit for a short to voltage.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  12.
  12. (N5) FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 5: Checking Fuel Level Signal 2 Circuit For A Short To Ground
    GC0097526Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (N5) Fuel Level Signal 2 circuit in the Fuel Level Sensor 2 harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  13.

      No 

      • Repair the short to ground in the (N5) Fuel Level Signal 2 circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  13. (N5) FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 6: Checking Fuel Level Signal 2 Circuit For Open Circuit Or High Resistance
    GC0097527Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (N5) Fuel Level Signal 2 circuit between the Fuel Level Sensor 2 harness connector and the C2 Cluster (CCN) harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  17.

      No 

      • Repair the open or high resistance in the (N5) Fuel Level Signal 2 circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  14. (N4) FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 7: Checking Fuel Level Signal 1 Circuit For A Short To Voltage
    GC0097522Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C2 Cluster (CCN) harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (N4) Fuel Level Signal 1 circuit in the Fuel Level Sensor 1 harness connector.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (N4) Fuel Level Signal 1 circuit for a short to voltage.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  15.
  15. (N4) FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 8: Checking Fuel Level Signal 1 Circuit For A Short To Ground
    GC0097523Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (N4) Fuel Level Signal 1 circuit in the Fuel Level Sensor 1 harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 100 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  16.

      No 

      • Repair the short to ground in the (N4) Fuel Level Signal 1 circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  16. (N4) FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    Fig 9: Checking Fuel Level Signal 1 Circuit For Open Circuit Or High Resistance
    GC0097524Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (N4) Fuel Level Signal 1 circuit between the Fuel Level Sensor 1 harness connector and the C2 Cluster (CCN) harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  17.

      No 

      • Repair the open or high resistance in the (N4) Fuel Level Signal 1 circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  17. CLUSTER (CCN) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Fuel Pump Module and the Cluster (CCN).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Replace the Cluster (CCN) in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .