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Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative - Single Tank



FUEL GAGE INACCURATE OR INOPERATIVE (SINGLE TANK)

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- Ensure that the fuel level is in the same range as the customer concern.
- For intermittent diagnosis, refer to Diagnostic Aids for Circuit Testing and Wiring Repair procedures.
- Refer to Fuel Level Specifications in order to verify the correct fuel level sender readings. The fuel level is available on the scan tool in the Fuel Tank Level Remaining (%) parameter in the powertrain control module (PCM) Enhanced EVAP Data list (gas only) or the Fuel Level Sensor (voltage) parameter in the Engine Data Fuel System display (6.6L diesel only).

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-4:




Steps 5-13:




The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This step tests for high resistance in the signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the fuel level sender.
13. DTCs will be set in the PCM when you perform this diagnostic table.