GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
Fuel Gauge: Testing and Inspection
Checking Fuel Gauge (Fuel Gauge Inaccurate)
The following tools are required when troubleshooting the fuel gauge.
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Digital multimeter Fluke 83
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Instrument tester VW 1301
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Connector test kit VW 1594
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Valid wiring diagram
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Repair Manual, Engine - Repair Group 20
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Fuel storage cart Tempo Products FM 3000 or equivalent
1. FUEL GAUGE, CHECKING
NOTE: If the fuel gauge and Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) gauge simultaneously indicate false readings, replace the instrument cluster.
Troubleshooting preparations:
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Remove connector from fuel level sensor (G).
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Connect instrument tester VW 1301 to purple/black wire and brown/black wire using connector test kit VW 1594.
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Use valid wiring diagram to check wiring!
Set following values on tester VW 1301:
55 See Fuel gauge needle reads full = 1/1
160 See Fuel gauge needle reads 1/2