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Signal Circuit Inspection

  1. Check for open in harness
    1. Ignition "OFF"
    2. Disconnect Fuel sender connector
    3. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF"
    4. Measure voltage between terminal 1 of sensor harness connector and chassis ground.

      Specification: approximately 5V

      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 1 Of Sensor Harness Connector And Chassis Ground
      G03851964Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    5. Is measure voltage within Specification?

      YES 

      • Go to "Check for short to ground in harness" below.

      NO 

      • Open circuit or short circuit to chassis ground between Fuel sender harness connector and PCM connector.
      • Repair as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
      NOTE: In case, when the Fuel sender connector is disconnected, the voltage of Fuel sender terminal 3 is 0 V.
      • Possible cause: Open or short between terminal 21 of PCM and terminal 3 of Fuel sender.
  2. Check for short to ground in harness
    1. Ignition "OFF"
    2. Disconnect Fuel sender connector and PCM connector.
    3. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF"
    4. Measure resistance between terminal 1 and 3 of Fuel sender harness connector.

      Specification: infinite

      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1 And 3 Of Fuel Sender Harness Connector
      G03851965Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    5. Is measure resistance within Specification?

      YES 

      NO 

      • Short circuit to ground between Fuel sender harness connector and sender signal circuit.
      • Repair as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
      NOTE: In case, when the Fuel sender connector is disconnected, the voltage of Fuel sender terminal 3 is 0 V.
      • Possible cause: Open or short between terminal 21 of PCM and terminal 3 of Fuel sender.