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Fuel Level Sensor, Connector Assignment






Fuel Level Sensor, Connector Assignment

Procedure






The fuel level sensor (G) is located under the right side of the rear seat bench.

- Remove rear seat bench.

- Unclip right locking flange cover retaining tabs - arrows -.

- Carefully release and disconnect the connector - arrow - on the connector flange.






Terminal assignment of the 5-pin harness connector at fuel level sensor - vehicles through approximately 11.04






1. Transfer fuel pump (G6) switched positive

2. Fuel level sensor ground (sensor ground)

3. Wire connection from fuel level sensor to instrument cluster (fuel gauge)

4. Not used

5. Transfer fuel pump ground


Terminal assignment of the 5-pin harness connector at fuel level sensor - vehicles from approximately 11.04






1. Transfer fuel pump switched positive

2. Fuel level sensor ground (sensor ground)

3. Wire connection from fuel level sensor to instrument cluster (fuel gauge)

4. Tank sensor total resistance

5. Transfer fuel pump ground


FSI/TFSI engines






On vehicles with FSI/TFSI engines, the fuel level signal travels from the fuel level sensor through the fuel pump control module.

The fuel pump control module is located under the rear seat bench on the right side under the cover for the connector flange.