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Thermistor Test

CAUTION: After completing thermistor test, wipe or blow sending unit dry before installing into fuel tank.
  1. Remove fuel gauge sending unit from fuel tank. Using 12-volt test light with a 3.4-watt bulb, connect positive battery terminal to fuel gauge sending unit connector. See Fig 1 . Use jumper wire to ground fuel gauge sending unit connector to battery.
  2. Submerge thermistor in container of water. If test light does not come on, thermistor is okay. If test light comes on, replace thermistor.
    Fig 1: Testing Thermistor
    G99J02070Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.