Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR NOT OPERATING PROPERLY
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| 1 |
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Ensure that the Junction Block Fuse #11 is not open. If the fuse is open make sure to check for a short to ground.
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Ensure that there is communication between the PCM, BCM, and the Instrument Cluster before proceeding with this test. Perform the Instrument Cluster Self Test.Turn the ignition off.Press and hold the Trip/Reset button.Turn the ignition to the Unlock position.During the Self Test all of the Indicators should illuminate for approximately 4 seconds.Observe the Low Fuel Warning Indicator during the Self Test.Did the Low Fuel Warning Indicator illuminate for approximately 4 seconds then turn off?Yes --> Go To 2No --> Go To 3 |
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| 2 | Using the DRBIII® read DTC's. Is the DTC FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INOP present? Yes --> Perform appropriate test for diagnosis of the DTC. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> The condition is not present at this time. Monitor DRBIII® parameters while wiggling the related wire harness. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connector terminals. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Remove and test the Low Fuel Warning Indicator LED. Using a DVOM, select "Diode Mode" and connect the leads across the LED.
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Ensure that the RED lead is on the "+" of the LED. Did the Low Fuel Warning Indicator LED illuminate? Yes --> Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Replace the Low Fuel Warning Indicator LED in accordance with the Service Information. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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