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Fuel Gauge Sender: Testing and Inspection

Preliminary Setup 

1. Remove the fuel level sensor and pump.

Check E (Empty) Position 

2. Set the float rod to the lowest position. Measure the resistance between the R and B wire terminals of the fuel level sensor and pump connector

(component side). The resistance should be 22.4 ohms.

Check Sensor Operation 

3. Slowly raise the float rod to the highest position. The resistance should smoothly increase to 145 ohms.
For additional diagnostics refer to instrument cluster/panel pinpoint tests.  See: Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument
Cluster/Testing and Inspection

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