Fuel Sender
- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of sender connector (A) at each float level.
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Pin No. Description 1 Fuel sender signal 2 Fuel pump motor (+) 3 Fuel sender ground 4 Fuel pump motor ground - Also check that the resistance changes smoothly when the float is moved from "E" to "F"
Standard - Gasoline
FUEL SENDER RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONPosition Fuel gauge angle (Cluster) Fuel sender resistance E 0 ± 2° 184 Ω Warning lamp ON 4 ± 2° 170 Ω Warning lamp OFF 15 ± 2° 142 Ω 1/2 60 ± 2° 66 Ω F 120 ± 2° 15 Ω Supervision - Gasoline
FUEL SENDER RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONPosition Fuel gauge angle (Cluster) Fuel sender resistance E 0 ± 2° 184 Ω Warning lamp ON 4 ± 2° 170 Ω Warning lamp OFF 11.25 ± 2° 142 Ω 1/2 45 ± 2° 66 Ω F 90 ± 2° 15 Ω - If the height resistance is unsatisfied, replace the fuel sender as an assembly.CAUTION: After completing this test, wipe the sender dry and reinstall it in the fuel tank.