Pinpoint Test AJ: The Low Fuel Level Display Is Never/Always On

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

AJ1 CHECK THE FUEL GAUGE OPERATION
- Key in ON position.
- Observe the fuel gauge operation.
- Does the fuel gauge operate correctly?
Yes

GO to AJ2

No

Go To PINPOINT TEST H: INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE INDICATION .
AJ2 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all the instrument cluster connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes

INSTALL a new instrument cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.

No

The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.