Component Inspection

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REMOVE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
Remove the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

GO TO 2
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT AND FUEL PUMP

Check the resistance between terminals 2 and 5.

TERMINALS RESISTANCE REFERENCE

Terminal

Float position mm (in)

Resistance value (Approx.)

⁽¹⁾

Full (1)

155.4 (6.1)

6Ω

⁽²⁾

Empty (2)

22.9 (0.9)

80Ω

⁽¹⁾	When float arm is in contact with stopper.

⁽²⁾	When float arm is in contact with stopper.

Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Terminals 2 And 5

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Is inspection result normal?

YES: Inspection End.

NO: Replace fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".