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Parking Brake Warning Switch > < Fuel Level Sensor (G) With Adjusting Screw
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Fuel Gauge Sender: Testing and Inspection
Fuel Level Sensor (G) Without Adjusting Screw

Test conditions:

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Position of fuel level sensor OK.

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Switch off ignition

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Disconnect connector from fuel level sensor (G).

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Adjust Multimeter Fluke 83 (US 1119) to Ohm range and connect to fuel level sensor contacts.

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Drain fuel tank completely, using fuel storage cart Tempo Products FM 3000 or equivalent. Observe Warning on front page.

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

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must be 189 ohms ± 4 ohms

Parking Brake Warning Switch > < Fuel Level Sensor (G) With Adjusting Screw