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2. FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, CHECKING

Test conditions:
Fuel level sensor correctly installed.

Troubleshooting preparations:

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Switch ignition OFF

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Remove connector at fuel level sensor (G).

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Connect multimeter Fluke 83, set to Ohm range, to fuel level sensor terminals (See Illustration)

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Using fuel storage cart Tempo Products FM 3000 or equivalent, completely empty fuel tank

Fill fuel tank with 7 liters (7.4 quarts) of fuel and check sensor resistance

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must be 179 ohms = 3 ohms

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