Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
Fuel Gauge Sender: Description and Operation
Fuel Level Sending Unit / Sensor
Description
DESCRIPTION
The fuel gauge level sending unit is attached to the side of fuel pump module. The level sensor is a variable resistor.
Operation
OPERATION
Its resistance changes with the amount of fuel in the tank. The float arm attached to the sensor moves as the fuel level changes.
The fuel level input is used as an input for OBD II. If the fuel level is below 15% or above 85% of total tank capacity several monitors are disabled.
There are diagnostics for the level circuit open and shorted.
