Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
  Is the DTC active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
VERIFY THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IS CAPABLE OF SETTING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAULTS
1. Check the BCM fault code list to verify that the BCM has the capability to set DTCs against the Fuel Level Sensor. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
  Are there any Fuel Level Sensor faults listed in the DTC list for the BCM?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE BCM FOR FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAULTS
1. With the scan tool, read DTCs in the BCM.
  Is the BCM setting any DTCs against the Fuel Level Sensor?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the diagnostic procedure in the BCM. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
  No
  - Replace and program the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WIRING
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Fuel Level Sensor harness connector.
3. Disconnect the appropriate BCM harness connector.
4. Check the Fuel Level Sensor wires:
  - for an open condition.
  - for a short to voltage.
  - for a short to ground.
  - for a short to each other.
  Were any problems found with the wiring?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the Fuel Level Sensor circuits as necessary.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST, 3.2L .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FOR PROPER OPERATION
1. Replace the Fuel Level Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, FUEL PUMP, REMOVAL .
2. Connect all harness connectors.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
  Is the DTC still active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST, 3.2L .
  No
  - Repair is complete.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST, 3.2L .