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Diagnostic Test

  1. ACTIVE DTC 
    NOTE: Diagnose any communication DTCs before continuing.
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
    3. With the scan tool, select View DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.
      NOTE: It may be necessary to drive the vehicle to meet the conditions to set this DTC, try to repeat the conditions in which the fault originally set by reviewing the Freeze Frame data.

      Is the DTC Active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. FUEL LEVEL SENSOR 
    Fig 1: Fuel Pump Module Electrical Harness Connector
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Fuel Pump Module electrical harness connector.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. With the scan tool, monitor the Fuel Level Signal voltage.
    5. Connect a jumper wire between the (N4) Fuel Level Signal circuit and the (K91) Sensor ground circuit.

      Did the Fuel Level voltage change from approximately 5 Volts to 0 Volts?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
        NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before continuing.
  3. (N4) FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 2: Measuring Voltage On Fuel Level Signal Circuit In Fuel Pump Module Harness Connector
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C7 TIPM harness connector.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Measure the voltage on the (N4) Fuel Level Signal circuit in the Fuel Pump Module harness connector.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. (N4) FUEL LEVEL SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking Fuel Level Signal Circuit For Open Or Excessive Resistance
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (N4) Fuel Level Signal circuit from the Fuel Pump Module harness connector to the C7 TIPM harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

  5. (K91) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 4: Checking Sensor Ground Circuit For Open Or Excessive Resistance
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    1. Disconnect the C1 TIPM harness connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (K91) Sensor Ground circuit from the Fuel Pump Module harness connector to the TIPM harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  6

      No 

  6. TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Fuel Pump Module and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the Fuel Pump Module and the TIPM connectors.
    4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No