Fuel Gauge Does Not Move To Full-Position
- CHECK POINTER MOVEMENT TO FULL-POSITION
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to full-position?
YES or NO
- YES: GO TO 2.
- NO: GO TO 3.
- CHECK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES or NO
- YES: Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time for the pointer to move to full-position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
- NO: GO TO 3.
- OBSERVE VEHICLE POSITION
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES or NO
- YES: Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
- NO: GO TO 4.
- CHECK POINTER MOVEMENT TO EMPTY-POSITION
During driving, does the fuel gauge move gradually toward empty-position?
YES or NO
- YES: Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT CHECK .
- NO: Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and determine whether the float arm interferes or binds with any of the internal components in the fuel tank.