Engine Control System/Fuel System

Fuel Sender

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  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 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 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 (-)
  4. 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

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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