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Diagnostic Procedure

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1
  • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  • Verify that the fuel gauge needle does not move after ignition switch is turned off, or the display does not indicate F even though fuel tank is full.
  • Is the fuel gauge normal?
Yes Troubleshooting completed.
No Go to the next step.
2
  • Start the instrument cluster input/output check mode.
  • Select the check code 22.
  • Display value is 7-206  ?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Go to Step 4.
3
  • Perform the check code 23 inspection.
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Replace the instrument cluster.
No Go to the next step.
4
  • Perform the check code 22 inspection.
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Go to Step 6.
5
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Inspect the instrument cluster connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
  • Are the terminals normal?
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Yes Replace the instrument cluster.
No Repair or replace the terminal.
6
  • Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
  • Remove the instrument cluster.
  • Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
  • Inspect for continuity between the following wiring harnesses.
    • 2R terminal-GND
    • 2T terminal-GND
  • Is there continuity?
Yes Repair or replace the wiring harness between the instrument cluster and GND.
No Go to the next step.
7
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Inspect the fuel gauge sender unit connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
  • Are the terminals normal?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the terminal.
8
  • Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
  • Inspect for continuity following the wiring harness between instrument cluster and fuel gauge sender unit.
    • 2R terminal-C terminal
    • 2T terminal-A terminal
  • Is there continuity?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the wiring harness between the instrument cluster and the fuel gauge sender unit.
9
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Is the fuel gauge sender unit installed properly?
Yes Inspect the fuel gauge sender unit.
No Reinstall the fuel gauge sender unit.