Kia Forte BD Quiz
Engine Control System/Fuel System

Fuel Sender

In this manual: Engine Control System/Fuel System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
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~48min
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

Fuel Sender

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the fuel pump assembly.

  3. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of the sensor connector (A) at each float level.

    Pin No. Description
    1 Fuel sensor ground (-)
    2 -
    3 Fuel sensor signal (+)
    4 Fuel Pump Motor (+)
    5 Fuel Pump Motor (-)

  4. Also check that the resistance changes smoothly as the float moves from "E" to "F".

    Position Resistance (Ω) Capacity (L)
    E 298 - 305 2,7
    1/2 85,5 - 87,5 23,4
    F 14 - 16 44.1

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the fuel pump.

    (See Fuel System - "Fuel Pump")

  2. Disconnect the fuel level sensor connector (A).

  3. Press the locking hook (A) with a screwdriver and remove the fuel level sensor (B) in the direction of the arrow.

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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