Fuel level gauge not working
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Instrument panel › Fuel level gauge not working
Fault diagnosisFuel level gauge not working
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE NOT WORKING
With the ignition key in the ON position, the fuel gauge indicator is not working properly (it indicates a different level from what is actually in the tank)
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the Examiner to the diagnostic socket. Check that there are no faults in the Body Computer. Check the plausibility of the level reading | End of diagnosis | Sensor with broken circuit, sensor short circuited, value inconsistent/implausible in relation to actual fuel level. | Continue to Step 2 | |
| 2 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Keeping the Examiner connected to the diagnostic socket, check the operation of the pointer in active diagnosis | Continue to Step 3 | The pointer does not move | Panel defective, replace the instrument panel Op. | |
| 3 | FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the operation of the fuel level sensor. | Continue to Step 4 | Sensor not working | Replace the fuel pump assembly Op. Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R | |
| 4 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the continuity/insulation of the cable between the fuel level sensor and the Body Computer See | Continue to Step 5 | Cables broken/not insulated | Restore the cable continuity/insulation: See | |
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Replace the Body Computer Op. | |
Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Alfa Romeo GT
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