SW2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 99-T-15
Date: 990401
Instruments - Car Runs Out of Fuel , Low Fuel Lamp OFF
BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-15
ISSUE DATE: April, 1999
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Engine-04
CORPORATION NO.: 99-06-01-005
SUBJECT:
Vehicle Runs Out of Fuel With No LOW FUEL Lamp On or LOW FUEL Lamp Does Not Illuminate When Fuel Level Is Low
(Diagnose and/or Adjust Fuel Level Sender Float)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1997-1999 Saturn vehicles
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment that the vehicle runs out of fuel with no LOW FUEL lamp On or LOW FUEL lamp does not illuminate when vehicle is
nearly out of fuel.
CAUSE:
Improper fuel level sender float height.
CORRECTION:
Adjust float height to proper level using the following procedure.
IMPORTANT:
For 1997 vehicles, if the vehicle runs out of fuel with 1/8 to 1/4 tank of gas indicated on fuel gauge or if initial inspection of fuel tank shows that tank
is collapsed in the center of tank, refer to bulletin 96-T-44 before performing the procedure in this bulletin.
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.
Low Fuel Telltale Lamp Theory of Operation
