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Fuel Gauge Test

  1. Disconnect harness connector from fuel gauge sending unit. Turn ignition on. Fuel gauge should indicate "E". Turn ignition off. Connect a 3.4-watt test bulb to fuel gauge sender connector terminals No. 3 and 4 (ES300) or terminals No. 2 and 3 (LS400, SC300 and SC400). See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Turn ignition on.
  2. Test bulb should light and fuel gauge needle should move toward "F" mark. If operation is not as specified, check fuel gauge resistance. Using an ohmmeter, check resistance between specified terminals. See FUEL GAUGE RESISTANCE TEST  table. See Figure, Figure, or Figure .
NOTE: Fuel gauge needle may take a few moments to stabilize.
Fig 1: Testing Fuel Gauge (ES300)
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Fig 2: Testing Fuel Gauge (LS400, SC300 & SC400)
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FUEL GAUGE RESISTANCE TEST

Terminals (1) Ohms
ES300
"A"-"B" 126
"A"-"C" 102
"B"-"C" 228
LS400
"A"-"B" 73
"A"-"C" 188
"B"-"C" 115
SC300 & SC400
"A"-"B" 126
"A"-"C" 281
"B"-"C" 154
(1) Approximate resistance.