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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
18 · Electrical

Indicator Light Test

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Indicator Light Test
ElectricalIndicator Light Test
Diagram of fuel tank sending unit showing terminals B and C, with float position measurements marked 0, 1/2, and 1

86M 2104

  1. Support the sending unit on a workbench in the position shown.
  2. Measure the resistance between the B and C terminals by moving the float to the distances listed for 0 (EMPTY), 1/2 (HALF FULL), and 1 (FULL).
Floating position 0 1/2 1
Resistance (Ohms) 105 – 110 25.5 – 39.5 2 – 5
0 1/2 1
17mm
(0.66in)
80mm
(3.14in)
145.5mm
(5.73in)
  1. If unable to obtain the above readings, replace the fuel gauge sending unit.

Indicator Light Test

Note: Refer to the low fuel indicator circuit diagram.

  1. Park the car on level ground.

WARNING: Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flames away from the work area. Drain fuel only into an approved container.

  1. Drain the fuel tank into an approved container. Then install the drain bolt with a new washer.
Symbol of a fuel pump representing the low fuel indicator light

A Low fuel indicator light

86M 2105

  1. Add less than 8.6 Litres of fuel and turn the ignition switch ON. The low fuel indicator light should come on within four minutes.
  2. Then add more than 4 Litres. The light should go off within four minutes.

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