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Resistance Tests

  1. Remove connector from fuel gauge sending unit at tank and install Meter Checker (49 0839 285). Attach Red lead of checker to connector terminal. Attach checker Black lead to body ground. Set resistance to values shown in appropriate FUEL GAUGE RESISTANCE chart.
  2. Turn ignition switch to ON position and ensure accurate number of segments display. Continue test for 2 minutes per segment. Always cycle ignition switch from OFF position to ON position before each test. If segments DO NOT match resistance values, replace gauge. See appropriate FUEL GAUGE RESISTANCE table.
929 FUEL GAUGE RESISTANCE (STANDARD DISPLAY)

Test Resistance (Ohms) Number of Segments Lit
85.8-74.2 1
74.2-59.3 2
59.3-48.3 3
48.3-39.7 4
39.7-32.2 5
32.2-26.5 6
26.5-21.6 7
21.6-16.5 8
16.5-11.0 9
Less Than 11.0 ALL
929 FUEL GAUGE RESISTANCE (EXPANDED DISPLAY)

Test Resistance (Ohms) Number of Segments Lit
85.8-81.4 1
81.4-77.6 2
77.6-74.2 3
74.2-71.3 4
71.3-69.0 5
69.0-66.9 6
66.9-65.0 7
65.0-63.2 8
63.2-61.4 9
Less Than 61.4 ALL