Pinpoint Test H: The Low Fuel Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- H1 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
- Key in OFF position.
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command.
- Select the instrument cluster WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME active command. Trigger the ALL LAMPS active command. Observe the LOW FUEL warning indicator.
- Is the LOW FUEL warning indicator illuminating?
- Yes:
GO to H2.
- No:
GO to H3
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- H2 THE LOW FUEL GAUGE WARNING INDICATOR IS NEVER/ALWAYS ON
- Check the fuel gauge for correct operation.
- Is the fuel gauge operating correctly?
- Yes:
GO to H3.
- No:
Go To PINPOINT TEST B: INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE INDICATION
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- H3 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. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.