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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Fuel Gauge does not Work.: Diagnosis

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Required Special Tool: 

MB991223: Harness Set

  1. STEP 1. Check the fuel gauge by observing the other meter. 

    Check to see that the speedometer, tachometer and water thermometer operate normally.

    Q: Do all other meters operate? 

    YES < other meters all operate >  : Go to Step 2.

    NO < one of the meters do not operate >  : Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1  .

  2. STEP 2. Check the fuel pump module signal circuit at the fuel pump module connector D-17. 
    1. Do not disconnect the fuel pump module connector D-17.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Module Connector D-17
      G04537512Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    3. Measure the voltage between terminal 2 and ground.

    Q: Is the voltage approximately 5 volts or more? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 5.

    NO:  Go to Step 3.

    Fig 2: Measuring The Voltage Between Terminal 2 And Ground
    G04537513Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  3. STEP 3. Check the fuel pump module connector D-17 and combination meter connector C-102 for damage. 

    Q: Are fuel pump module connector D-17 and combination meter connector C-102 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 4.

    NO:  Repair or replace the connector(s). Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The fuel gauge should work normally.

    Fig 3: Checking Combination Meter Connector C-102
    G04537514Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 4: Checking Fuel Pump Module Connector D-17
    G04537515Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  4. STEP 4. Check the wiring harnesses between fuel pump module connector D-17 (terminal 2) and combination meter connector C-102 (terminal 43). 
    Fig 5: Checking Combination Meter Connector C-102
    G04537516Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 6: Checking Fuel Pump Module Connector D-17
    G04537517Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-210. If intermediate connector C-210 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Are the wiring harnesses between fuel pump module connector D-17 (terminal 2) and combination meter connector C-102 (terminal 43) in good condition? 

    YES  : Repair or replace the combination meter (printed-circuit board or fuel gauge assembly). The fuel gauge should work normally.

    NO:  Repair the wiring harness(es). The fuel gauge should work normally.

    Fig 7: Checking Intermediate Connectors C-210
    G04537518Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  5. STEP 5. Check the fuel pump module ground circuit at the fuel pump module connector D-17. 
    1. Do not disconnect the fuel gauge unit connector D-17.
      Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Pump Module Connector D-17
      G04537519Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 1 and ground.
    • The measured value should be 2 ohm or less.

    Q: Does the measured resistance value correspond with this range? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 8.

    NO:  Go to Step 6.

    Fig 9: Measuring The Resistance Value Between Terminal 1 And Ground
    G04537520Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  6. STEP 6. Check the fuel pump module connector D-17 for damage. 

    Q: Is fuel gauge unit connector D-17 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 7.

    NO:  Repair or replace the connector. Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The fuel gauge should work normally.

    Fig 10: Checking Fuel Pump Module Connector D-17
    G04537521Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  7. STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between fuel pump module connector D-17 and ground. 

    Q: Is the wiring harness between fuel pump module connector D-17 and ground in good condition? 

    YES  : There is no action to be taken.

    NO:  Repair the wiring harness. The fuel gauge should work normally.

    Fig 11: Checking Fuel Pump Module Connector D-17
    G04537522Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  8. STEP 8. Check the fuel level sensor. 
  1. Remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank. (Refer to FUEL TANK .
  2. Check resistance value between terminals 2 and 1 is at standard value when the fuel level sensor float is at point "F" (highest) and point "E" (lowest).

    Standard value: 

    • Point "F": 3 - 5 Ω
    • Point "E": 110 - 112 Ω
  3. Check that the resistance value changes smoothly when the float moves slowly between point "F" (highest) and "E" (lowest).

Q: Is the resistance 3 - 5 ohms (at point "F") and 110 - 112 ohms (at point "E")? 

YES  : Repair or replace the combination meter (printed-circuit board or fuel gauge assembly). The fuel gauge should work normally.

NO:  Replace the fuel level sensor. The fuel gauge should work normally.

Fig 12: Measuring Resistance Value Between Terminals 2 And 1
G04537523Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
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