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Fuel Level Always Reads Empty

  1. Fuel Level Sensor Check

    Perform FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. If necessary, replace sending unit (fuel level sensor). If sending unit is okay, go to next step.

  2. Fuel Gauge Check

    Perform FUEL GAUGE TEST  under COMPONENT TESTS. If necessary, replace fuel gauge. If fuel gauge is okay, go to next step.

  3. Fuel Gauge Ground Circuit Check

    Turn ignition off. Disconnect instrument cluster C209 (White) connector. Measure resistance of Black/Yellow wire between ground and instrument cluster connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, repair open Black/Yellow wire.

  4. Fuel Level Sensor Ground Check

    Turn ignition off. Disconnect fuel tank assembly connector (under rear seat). Measure resistance between ground and Black/Yellow wire at fuel tank assembly connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, repair open Black/Yellow wire.

  5. Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Check

    Turn ignition off. Disconnect instrument cluster C209 (White) connector. Measure resistance of Yellow/White wire between instrument cluster connector and fuel tank assembly connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace instrument cluster printed circuit board. If resistance is not as specified, repair open Yellow/White wire.
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