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Test Values

CAUTION: Manufacturer specifies two separate test values without a description to differentiate between either set. Use caution when matching values.
Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Gauge & Needle
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Test Values (Set A)

Tester Value(1) Definition
55 Fuel gauge needle reads full = 1/1
160 Fuel gauge needle reads 1/2
570 Fuel gauge needle reads empty (last line at left end of scale)
(1) Permissible deviation: One needle width!
Test Values (Set B)

Tester Value(1) Definition
60 Fuel gauge needle points to scale line for fulll = 1/1
160 Fuel gauge needle points to scale line for half full = 1/2
358 Fuel gauge needle points to area of scale field for reserve
546 Fuel gauge needle points to area of scale field for empty
(1) Permissible deviation: One needle width. If you get these values, check fuel gauge sender (G).