Pinpoint Test H: The Low Fuel Indicator Is Never/Always On (If Equipped)

Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test H: The Low Fuel Indicator Is Never/Always On (If Equipped)

Normal Operation

The low fuel indicator is illuminated when the fuel level reaches a predetermined level of approximately one-eighth of a tank. The low fuel indicator and the fuel gauge are controlled by the Instrument Cluster (IC) based upon the fuel level data provided by the fuel sender. When the IC receives the data, the fuel gauge indicates low fuel and the IC illuminates the low fuel indicator.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- IC



PINPOINT TEST H: THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR IS NEVER/ALWAYS ON (IF EQUIPPED)

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H1 CARRY OUT THE IC INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL


- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: IC DataLogger.
- Select the IC low fuel indicator (FUEL_LOW) active command. Command the low fuel indicator on and off. Observe the low fuel indicator.
- Does the low fuel indicator illuminate when commanded on, and turn off when commanded off?

Yes
GO to H2.

No
INSTALL a new IC. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) Instrument Cluster (IC). TEST the system for normal operation.

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H2 CHECK THE FUEL GAUGE OPERATION


- Monitor the fuel gauge.
- Does the fuel gauge operate correctly?

Yes
The system is operating correctly at this time. The fuel level must be below one-eighth of a tank for the IC to turn on the low fuel indicator.

No
For Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Go To Pinpoint Test B.

For All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Go To Pinpoint Test C. Pinpoint Test C: Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication - All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

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