Diagnosis Procedure

The fuel gauge needle will not move to "F" position when refueling.

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 any of the components in the fuel tank.