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Fuel Gauge Incorrect

  1. Unplug fuel gauge unit connector. With ignition switch in "RUN" position, connect voltmeter from socket half of terminal "C" (Pink/Black wire) to ground.
  2. If battery voltage is present, proceed to next step. If voltage is not present, check and repair Pink/Black wire.
  3. Connect voltmeter from terminal "C" (Pink/Black wire) to terminal "E" (Black/White wire). If voltage is present, proceed to next step. If voltage is not present, check and repair Black/White wire.
  4. Connect voltmeter from terminal "C" (Pink/Black wire) to terminal "F" (Purple wire). If voltage is present, proceed to next step. If voltage is not present, check and repair Purple wire.
  5. Fuel gauge unit connector should remain unplugged. With ignition switch in "RUN" position, enter diagnostics and select BCM data input BD40. Connect a fused jumper from terminal "C" (Pink/Black wire) to terminal "F" (Purple wire).
  6. Display should indicate approximately 24 and fuel gauge should register "FULL". If BCM data input BD40 displays 17 to 19 and fuel gauge indicates a full tank, replace fuel tank sending unit.
  7. If BCM data input BD40 displays 17 to 19 and fuel gauge does not indicate a full tank, replace IPC.
  8. If BCM data input BD40 does not display 17 to 19 and fuel gauge does not indicate a full tank, the BCM should be replaced.