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The film resistors are arranged in a linear arc with resistance ranging from 51.2 to 992.11 Ohms. The electrical output 
signal is output proportional to the amount of fuel in the tank and the position of the float arm. The measured resistance is 
processed by the instrument pack to implement an anti-slosh function. This monitors the signal and updates the fuel 
gauge pointer position at regular intervals, preventing constant pointer movement caused by fuel movement in the tank 
due to cornering or braking. 
 
A warning lamp is incorporated in the instrument cluster and illuminates when the fuel level is at or below 10 litres (2.64 
US gallons). 
 
The fuel level sender signal is converted into a CAN message by the instrument pack as a direct interpretation of the fuel 
tank contents in litres. The ECM uses the CAN message to store additional OBD P Codes for misfire detection when the 
fuel level is below a predetermined capacity. 
 

Front Fuel Level Sensor Resistance/Fuel Gauge Read out Table 

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Rear Fuel Level Sensor Resistance/Fuel Gauge Read out Table 

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Item  Part Number 

Description 

1

 -

Magnetic foil

2

 -

Spacer

3

 -

Ceramic surface

4

 -

Magnet

5

 -

Resistance film

 

These figures are with the vehicle on level ground. Sensor readings will differ with varying vehicle inclinations. 

Sender Unit Resistance, Ohms  Nominal Gauge Reading 

51 

Empty 

51 

Low fuel level illumination 

294 

Half full 

798 

Full 

 

These figures are with the vehicle on level ground. Sensor readings will differ with varying vehicle inclinations. 

Sender Unit Resistance, Ohms  Nominal Gauge Reading 

75.5 

Empty 

120 

Low fuel level illumination 

280 

Half full 

675 

Full 

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