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Component Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Disconnect Fuel Level Sensor connector.
  3. Measure resistance between terminal "1" and "2" of the Sub Fuel Level Sensor connector during lifting fuel float up and down (To Component Side).
  4. Measure resistance between terminal "2" and "3" of the Main Fuel Level Sensor connector during lifting fuel float up and down (To Component Side).
    FLS SPECIFICATIONS

    FLS Normal Parameter
    Float position Full gauge 3/4 1/2 1/4 Empty gauge
    Resistance 8Ω 38.5Ω 71Ω 116.6Ω 200Ω
    Fuel volume 63l  50l  37l  23l  5l 
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 2 And 3 Of Main Fuel Level Sensor Connector
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    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1 And 2 Of Sub Fuel Level Sensor Connector
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  5. Does the measured resistance of FLS change during lifting up and down the fuel level float?

    YES

    • Substitute with a known - good PCM and check for proper operation.
    • If the problem is corrected, replace PCM and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO

    • Substitute with a known - good Fuel Level Sensor and check for proper operation.
    • If the problem is corrected, replace Fuel Level Sensor and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
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