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Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Test

  1. Turn ignition off. Check fuse No. 25 (7.5-amp) in underdash fuse/relay box. Replace as necessary and retest system. If fuse is okay, go to next step.
  2. Remove fuel tank access panel under rear seat cushion. Disconnect fuel gauge sending unit 3-pin connector. On sending units produced in Japan, use Fuel Sender Wrench (07NAC-SR20100) to remove fuel gauge sending unit. On sending units made in the US or Canada, remove 5 nuts to remove fuel gauge sending unit. Go to next step.
  3. Using Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM), measure resistance between fuel gauge sending unit terminals No. 1 and 2 (component side) with sending unit float held at empty (down), half-full (middle), and full (up) positions. See Fig 1 . Compare readings with FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS  . If resistance values are not as specified, replace fuel gauge sending unit.
FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Float Position Ohms
Ceramic Type Board (US/Canada Made)
Empty 105-108
Half-Full 29.5-35.5
Full 3.5-5.0
Wire-Wound Type (Japan Made)
Empty 105-110
Half-Full 25.5-39.5
Full 2-5
Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Connector Terminals
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