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

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1 | Fuel gauge needle position incorrect
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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
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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 OFF 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 OFF 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 OFF position. • Is the fuel gauge sender unit installed properly? | Yes | Inspect the fuel gauge sender unit.
No | Reinstall the fuel gauge sender unit.