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The Fuel Gauge Does Not Move




THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE

Description

Fuel gauge does not move from a certain position.


Diagnosis Procedure


2WD MODELS FOR NORTH AMERICA


1. CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL

Connect CONSULT and check the combination meter input signal. Refer to "Component Function Check" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 2.
NO- Replace combination meter.

2. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT

Check the fuel level sensor signal circuit. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 3.
NO- Repair harness or connector.

3. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT

Perform a unit check for the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to "Component Inspection" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 4.
NO- Replace fuel level sensor unit. Refer to "2WD : Removal and Installation" Type 1 Removal And Installation.

4. CHECK FLOAT INTERFERENCE

Check that the float arm interferes with or binds to other components in the fuel tank.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace combination meter.
NO- Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

AWD MODELS FOR NORTH AMERICA


1. CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL

Connect CONSULT and check the combination meter input signal. Refer to "Component Function Check" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 2.
NO- Replace combination meter.

2. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT

Check the fuel level sensor signal circuit. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 3.
NO- Repair harness or connector.

3. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT (MAIN)

Perform a unit check for the fuel level sensor unit (main). Refer to "Component Inspection" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 4.
NO- Replace fuel level sensor unit (main). Refer to "AWD : Removal and Installation" Type 1 Removal And Installation.

4. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT (SUB)

Perform a unit check for the fuel level sensor unit (sub). Refer to "Component Inspection" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 5.
NO- Replace fuel level sensor unit (sub). Refer to "AWD : Removal and Installation" Type 1 Removal And Installation.

5. CHECK FLOAT INTERFERENCE

Check that the float arm interferes with or binds to other components in the fuel tank.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace combination meter.
NO- Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

FOR MEXICO


1. CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL

Connect CONSULT and check the combination meter input signal. Refer to "Component Function Check" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 2.
NO- Replace combination meter.

2. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT

Check the fuel level sensor signal circuit. Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 3.
NO- Repair harness or connector.

3. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT (MAIN)

Perform a unit check for the fuel level sensor unit (main). Refer to "Component Inspection" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 4.
NO- Replace fuel level sensor unit (main). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Type 2 Removal And Installation.

4. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT (SUB)

Perform a unit check for the fuel level sensor unit (sub). Refer to "Component Inspection" Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 5.
NO- Replace fuel level sensor unit (sub). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Type 2 Removal And Installation.

5. CHECK FLOAT INTERFERENCE

Check that the float arm interferes with or binds to other components in the fuel tank.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace combination meter.
NO- Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.