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Pinpoint Test H: The Low Fuel Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On

  1. 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? 
    1. Yes:  GO to H2.
    2. No:  GO to  H3 .
  2. H2 THE LOW FUEL GAUGE WARNING INDICATOR IS NEVER/ALWAYS ON 
    • Check the fuel gauge for correct operation.
    • Is the fuel gauge operating correctly? 
    1. Yes:  GO to H3.
    2. No:  Go To PINPOINT TEST B: INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE INDICATION  .
  3. 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? 
    1. Yes:  INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. 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.