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Fuel Gauge Sending Unit: (In-Vehicle)

  1. Connect a digital ohmmeter between fuel gauge sending unit terminal and ground. See Fig 1 . If ohmmeter reading is not 18-255 ohms, replace fuel gauge sending unit. If reading is 18-255 ohms, fill fuel tank to capacity. Ohmmeter reading should be 18-20 ohms. If ohmmeter reading is not as specified, replace fuel gauge sending unit.
  2. Drain fuel tank using Rotunda Gasoline Tanker (034-00002). Observe fuel gauge reading while tank is being drained. Resistance should increase smoothly, without jumping or hesitating. If reading jumps or hesitates, replace sending unit.
  3. When the fuel tank is empty, ohmmeter reading should be 245-255 ohms. With a full tank of fuel, meter should read approximately 18-20 ohms. If gauge reading is not as specified, replace sending unit.
Fig 1: Merkur XR4Ti Fuel System Connector Identification As viewed from harness side of connector.
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