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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE

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

    Yes or No 

    YES: GO TO 2

    NO: GO TO  3

  2. IDENTIFY FUELING CONDITION

    Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?

    Yes or No 

    YES: Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time to move to FULL position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.

    NO: GO TO 3

  3. OBSERVE VEHICLE POSITION

    Is the vehicle parked on an incline?

    Yes or No 

    YES: Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.

    NO: GO TO 4

  4. OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE POINTER

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

    Yes or No 

    YES: Check the components. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    NO: The float arm may interfere or bind with the components in the fuel tank.

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