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Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) in the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  This step tests for a high resistance in the signal circuit and the sensor ground circuit of the fuel level sensor.
  1. 13:  DTCs will set in the PCM when you perform this diagnostic table.
Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Instrument Cluster Schematics  
1 Did you perform the IPC Diagnostic System Check? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster 
2
  1. Disconnect C305.
  2. Connect the J 33431-C  Signal Generator and Instrument Panel Tester between the signal circuit of the fuel level sensor and the sensor ground circuit of the fuel level sensor (male terminal side). See Special Tools and Equipment .
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    4. IMPORTANT: Verify the J 33431-C  resistance settings with a DMM. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  4. Vary the resistance on the J 33431-C  from 40-250 Ω. See Special Tools and Equipment . Refer to Fuel Level Specifications  in order to convert from resistance to fuel gage display.
Does the fuel gage display the correct fuel level?		 - Go to Step 4  Go to Step 3 
3 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    3. IMPORTANT: Verify the J 33431-C  resistance settings with a DMM. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  3. Vary the resistance on the J 33431-C  from 40-250 Ω. See Special Tools and Equipment . Refer to Fuel Level Specifications  in order to convert from resistance to fuel level %.
    4. IMPORTANT: Turn OFF the ignition momentarily between the resistance settings in order to quickly update the scan tool display.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Fuel Level % parameter in the PCM EVAP data list.
Does the scan tool display the correct fuel level %?		 - Go to Step 11  Go to Step 5 
4 Inspect for the following items:
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 13  Go to Step 7 
5 Test the signal circuit of the fuel level sensor for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 13  Go to Step 6 
6 Test the sensor ground circuit of the fuel level sensor for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 13  Go to Step 9 
7
  1. Remove the fuel level sensor.
  2. Inspect for the following items:
    • A stuck fuel level sensor (i.e. the fuel strainer interfering with the sensor float arm)
    • Foreign material in the gas tank (ice)
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 13  Go to Step 8 
8
  1. With the J 39200  DMM, measure the resistance of the fuel level sensor while moving the float arm.
  2. Observe both the analog and digital displays on the DMM.
Does the resistance change smoothly across the specified range?		 40-250 Ω Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 10 
9 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 13  Go to Step 12 
10 Replace the fuel level sensor. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L.
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 13  -
11
IMPORTANT: Perform the setup procedure for the replacement IPC.
Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 13  -
12
IMPORTANT: Perform the programming procedure for the replacement PCM.
Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L.Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 13  -
13 
  1. Use a scan tool in order to clear the PCM DTCs.
  2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 - System OK Go to Step 2 
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