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Fuel Level Sensor 2, Checking, Right Lever Sensor






Fuel Level Sensor 2, Checking, Right Lever Sensor

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hand-Held Multimeter (V.A.G 1526D)

Connector Test Set (V.A.G 1594C)

Procedure

- Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.

- Unbolt cover for right locking flange - arrows -.





- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - at right locking flange.





Ignore - 2 -.

- Connect multimeter between terminal - 2 - and - 4 - of connector - B - for resistance measurement.









If measured value is 0 ohms there is a short circuit. If measured value is infinite ohms there is and open circuit in the wiring.

To check resistance values "tank full" or "tank empty", the Fuel Level Sensor 2 (G169) must be removed. Refer to => [ Fuel Level Sensor 2, Right Lever Sensor ] Fuel Level Sensor 2, Right Lever Sensor and the sensor floater must be placed in upper or lower end position.

With Fuel Level Sensor 2 (G169) removed, the following values are obtained because of the greater deflection of the floater arm: