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DTC B0532: Fuel Level Sensor Shorted To Ground Or Open: Testing

  1. If body control system diagnostic check has been performed, go to next step. If body control system diagnostic check has not been performed, perform body control system diagnostic check. See BODY CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC CHECK  under SYSTEM TESTS.
  2. Clear DTCs. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Turn ignition switch to ON position for 60 seconds. Recheck for DTCs. If DTC B0532 resets, go to next step. If DTC B0532 does not reset, system is okay at this time.
  3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect Rear Integration Module (RIM) connector C1. Using DVOM, measure resistance between RIM connector C1 terminals A7 (Purple wire) and B3 (Black wire). See Figure . If resistance is 40-250 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is not 40-250 ohms, go to step  5 .
  4. Check RIM connector C1 for damage. Repair as necessary. If connector is okay, replace RIM. See REAR INTEGRATION MODULE (RIM)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  5. Disconnect fuel level sensor 2-pin connector. Using a fused jumper wire, jumper connector terminals. Measure resistance between RIM connector terminals A7 (Purple wire) and B3 (Black wire). If resistance is 5 ohms or less, go to step  7 . If resistance is not 5 ohms or less, go to next step.
  6. Repair open in Purple and Black wires. After repairs, go to step  8 .
  7. Remove jumper wire. Replace fuel level sensor. See FUEL PUMP in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION - CARS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. After replacing sensor, go to next step.
  8. Reconnect all components and connectors. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. After clearing DTCs, perform body control system diagnostic check. See BODY CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC CHECK  under SYSTEM TESTS.
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