Engine Control System/Fuel System
Fuel Sender
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Repair Procedures
Removal
Remove the fuel pump.
(See Fuel System - "Fuel Pump")
Disconnect the fuel level sensor connector (A).

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


Inspection
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the (-) battery cable.
Remove the fuel pump assembly.
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 signal (+) 2 Fuel Pump Motor (+) 3 Fuel Pump Motor (-) 4 Fuel sensor ground (-) Also check that the resistance changes smoothly as the float moves from "E" to "F".
Position Resistance (Ω) Capacity (L) E 398 ~ 305 2,7 1/2 85,5 ~ 87,5 23,4 F 14 ~ 16 44.1
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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