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Fuel Level Sensor (Sender Gauge) Inspection

  1. Remove fuel pump assembly referring to FUEL PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Use an ohmmeter to confirm that resistance of sender gauge unit changes with change of float position. If measured valve is out of specification, replace fuel sender gauge.

    Fuel level sensor specification 

    FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SPECIFICATION

    Float Position Fuel Meter Resistance (ohm)
    "a"  56.9 mm (2.24 in.)  2 - 4 
    "b"  139.6 mm (5.50 in.)  1/2  29.5 - 35.5 
    "c"  254.9 mm (10.04 in.)  119 - 121 
    Fig 1: Inspecting Fuel Level Sensor
    G03632818Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.