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The Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to F- position

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  1. OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE 

    Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to F-position?

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: GO TO 2.
    2. No: GO TO  3 .
  2. IDENTIFY FUELING CONDITION 

    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 to move to F- position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
    2. No: GO TO 3.
  3. OBSERVE VEHICLE POSITION 

    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.
  4. OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE POINTER 

    During driving, does the fuel gauge pointer move gradually toward E - position?

    Yes or No 

    1. Yes: Check the components. Refer to "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT CHECK  ".
    2. No: The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
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