Electrical system

Checking the fuel sender

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1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.

2. Check:

Fuel sender resistance Out of specification → Replace the fuel sender.


a. Connect the pocket tester ( ×
10) to the fuel sender coupler as shown.


  • Positive tester probe
    sky blue "1"
  • Negative tester probe
    orange/white "2"
Checking the fuel sender

A. Full fuel tank position

B. Empty fuel tank position

b. Measure the fuel sender resistance.

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