Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the fuel level sensor.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PCM.
- Instal a Signal Generator and Instrument Panel Tester between the signal circuit terminal and ground.
- Ignition ON, vary the signal generator resistance between 40 and 250 ohms. Verify that the scan tool Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter displays a range that varies between 5 and 95 percent as the signal generator resistance changes.
- If not displaying the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the PCM.
- Vary the signal generator resistance between 40 and 250 ohms. Verify that the fuel gage displays a range that varies between empty and full as the signal generator resistance changes.
- If not displaying the specified range, replace the IPC.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fuel level sensor.