NO. 1 FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE POSITION INCORRECT [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER]


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Fuel gauge needle position incorrect

POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Fuel gauge sender unit malfunction
•  Instrument cluster malfunction
•  Connector or pin malfunction
•  Fuel gauge sender unit is improperly installed
•  Open or short circuit in wiring harness between instrument cluster and ground
•  Open or short circuit in wiring harness between instrument cluster and fuel gauge sender unit

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
•  Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
•  Verify that the fuel gauge needle does not move after ignition switch is turned off, or the display does not indicate F even though fuel tank is full.
•  Is the fuel gauge normal?
Yes
Troubleshooting completed.
No
Go to the next step.
2
•  Perform the check code 23 inspection.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the instrument cluster.
No
Go to the next step.
3
•  Perform the check code 22 inspection.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to Step 6.
4
•  Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
•  Inspect the instrument cluster connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
•  Are the terminals normal?
Yes
Replace the instrument cluster.
No
Repair or replace the terminal.
5
•  Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
•  Inspect the fuel gauge sender unit connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
•  Are the terminals normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the terminal.
6
•  Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
•  Is the fuel gauge sender unit installed properly?
Yes
Inspect the fuel gauge sender unit.
No
Reinstall the fuel gauge sender unit.