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Circuit/System Verification

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  1. Ignition ON, perform the Instrument Cluster Gauge Sweep test with the scan tool, verify that the fuel level gauge sweeps from its low to high position.
    • If the fuel level gauge does not sweep 

      Replace the P16 Instrument Cluster.

    • Go to next step: If the fuel level gauge sweeps 
  2. Command the All Indicators test ON and OFF with the scan tool, verify that the low fuel level indicator turns ON and OFF.
    • If the low fuel level indicator does not turn ON or OFF as commanded 

      Replace the P16 Instrument Cluster.

    • Go to next step: If the low fuel level indicator turns ON and OFF as commanded 
  3. Observe the scan tool ECM Fuel Level Sensor parameter. The reading should be 0.5 - 3.5 V and vary with fuel level.
    • If the reading does not vary with fuel level 

      Refer to DTC P0461-P0464 .

    • Go to next step: If the reading varies with fuel level 
  4. All OK.
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