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Fuel Gauge Sending Unit

Disconnect battery cables. Remove fuel tank sending unit. Connect ohmmeter to sending unit connector terminals. See FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT CONNECTOR TERMINALS table. Position sender float/arm and ensure resistances are within specifications. See FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE table. If sending unit resistances are not within specifications, replace sending unit.

FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT CONNECTOR TERMINALS

Models Terminal Wire Colors
Storm Yellow/Red & Brown/Red
FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE

Model Full 1/2 Empty
Storm 1-5 28.5-36.5 103-117
Fig 1: Testing Typical Coolant Temperature Sending Unit
G64899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE

Model Water Temperature °F (°C) Resistance (Ohms)
Storm 122 (50) 226.0
" 293 (115) 26.4