Component Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
Remove the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

GO TO 2

CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT AND FUEL PUMP

Check the resistance between terminals 2 and 5.

RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

Terminal

Float position mm (in)

Resistance value (Approx.)

⁽¹⁾

Empty

10 (0.4)

81.5Ω

⁽²⁾

Full

211.1 (8.3)

5Ω

⁽¹⁾	When float arm is in contact with stopper.

⁽²⁾	When float arm is in contact with stopper.

Is inspection result normal?

YES: Inspection End.

NO: Replace fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump With Float Position