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Fuel Level Sensor Shorted

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SYMPTOM
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SHORT

WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on.

SET CONDITION
The Instrument Cluster monitors the Fuel Level Sensor signal circuit for a resistance value between approximately 25 ohms to 2500 ohms. If the cluster detects a resistance less than 25 ohms, the fault is recorded.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Intermittent condition
- Fuel level sensor
- Fuel level sensor signal circuit short to sensor ground circuit
- Instrument cluster