Fuel Gauge Always Reads Full Test
- Disconnect fuel gauge sender connector. Connect a jumper wire between Purple wire of harness connector and ground. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Observe fuel gauge.
- If gauge indicates full, check Purple wire between fuel gauge sender and ground for open, and repair as necessary. If wire is okay, replace IPC. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) R & I under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If gauge indicates empty, connect a fused jumper wire between Purple wire and applicable Black/White, Black/Yellow or Black wire of fuel tank unit connector. Check fuel gauge.
- If gauge indicates full, check Black/White, Black/Yellow or Black wire for open. Repair as necessary. If gauge indicates empty, replace fuel gauge sender.