Fuel level gauge not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Multipla Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1998–2010
- 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 | FUEL GAUGE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check:
( See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL). | Continue to Step 2 | Connections broken | Restore the connections | |
| 2 | FUEL GAUGE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the operation of the fuel gauge. In particular, check that the drip tray is correctly fitted as it could impede the float. | Continue to Step 3 | Sender unit defective | Replace the sender unit inside the fuel pump Op. 1040A70 | |
| 3 | CHECK INSTRUMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the instrument is working properly, particularly the fuel level signal check devicesee DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: 5560 INSTRUMENT PANEL | Continue to Step 4 | Instrument not working | Change the instrument Op. 5560B10 | |
| 4 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | |
Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Multipla
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Fiat Multipla
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