Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to Full-position

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK POINTER MOVEMENT TO FULL-POSITION
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to full-position?

YES or NO
1. YES: GO TO 2.
2. NO: GO TO 3 .
CHECK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?

YES or NO
1. YES: Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time for the pointer to move to full-position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
2. NO: GO TO 3.
CHECK VEHICLE SURFACE LEVEL
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?

YES or NO
1. YES: Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
2. NO: GO TO 4.
CHECK POINTER MOVEMENT TO EMPTY-POSITION
During driving, does the fuel gauge move gradually toward empty-position?

YES or NO
1. YES: Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT CHECK .
2. NO: Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and determine whether the float arm interferes or binds with any of the internal components in the fuel tank.