Pinpoint Test Ah: The Low Fuel Level Warning Message Is Inoperative

AH1 CHECK THE FUEL GAUGE OPERATION
- Key in ON position.
- Access and observe the message center distance to empty (DTE) displayed mileage.
- Does the DTE display indicate 80 km (50 miles) or less until empty?
1. YES : Go to AH2.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The low fuel warning message does not appear until the DTE is 80 km (50 miles) or less.
AH2 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster (IC) connector.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect the instrument cluster (IC) connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
1. YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.