Engine Control System/Fuel System

Fuel Sender

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the fuel pump. (Refer to Fuel System - "Fuel Pump")
  2. Disconnect the fuel level sensor connector (A).
  3. Press the retaining hook (A) with a screwdriver and remove the fuel level sensor in the direction of the arrow.

Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the fuel pump assembly.
  3. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of the sender connector (A) at each float level.
    Pin No. Description
    1 Fuel sensor signal (+)
    2 -
    3 Fuel sensor ground (-)
    4 Fuel Pump Motor (+)
    5 Fuel Pump Motor (-)
  4. Also check that the resistance changes smoothly as the float moves from the "E" position to the "F" position.
    Position Resistance (Ω) Capacity (L)
    E 398 - 305 3.0
    1/2 80,4 - 84,4 18.2
    F 14 - 16 33,7

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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