NO. 1 FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE POSITION INCORRECT


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No.1

Fuel gauge needle position incorrect

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Poor connection of fuel gauge unit connector, terminal damage
• Poor connection of instrument cluster connector, terminal damage
• Fuel gauge sender unit malfunction
• Instrument cluster malfunction
• The installation is defective of the fuel gauge sender unit
• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between instrument cluster and GND
• 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.
• Inspect the fuel gauge needle does not move after ignition switch is turned off, or display does not indicate F even though fuel tank is full.
• Is fuel gauge okay?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
The system is normal.
2
• Start the instrument cluster input/output check mode.
• Select the check code 22.
• Display value is 24-129?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to Step 4.
3
• Perform the check code 23 inspection.
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the instrument cluster.
No
Go to the next step.
4
• Perform the check code 22 inspection.
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to Step 6.
5
• Turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
• Inspect the connection of the instrument cluster connector (24-pin).
• Disconnect the instrument cluster connector (24-pin).
• Inspect both the instrument cluster and wiring harness-side connector terminal 2M and 2D for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
• Are all the pins normal?
Yes
Replace the instrument cluster.
No

If poor connection of instrument cluster connector

• Securely connect the instrument cluster connector.

If the instrument cluster side connector in wrong

• Replace the instrument cluster.

If the wiring harness-side connector is wrong

• Repair or replace the pins and/or the connector.
6
• Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
• Remove the instrument cluster.
• Disconnect the instrument cluster connector (24-pin).
• Inspect for continuity the following wiring harness.
- Terminal 2M (24-pin)-GND
- Terminal 2D (24-pin)-GND
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness between the instrument cluster and GND.
No
Go to the next step.
7
• Turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
• Inspect the connection of the fuel gauge sender unit connector (4-pin).
• Inspect both the fuel gauge sender unit and wiring harness-side connector for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
• Are all the pins normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No

If poor connection of fuel gauge sender unit connector

• Securely connect the fuel gauge sender unit connector.

If the fuel gauge sender unit side connector in wrong

• Replace the fuel gauge sender unit.

If the wiring harness-side connector is wrong

• Repair or replace the pins and/or the connector.
8
• Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
• Inspect for continuity following the wiring harness between instrument cluster and fuel gauge sender unit.
- Terminal 2M (24-pin)- terminal A (4-pin)
- Terminal 2D (24-pin)- terminal C (4-pin)
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness between the instrument cluster and fuel gauge sender unit.
9
• Turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
• The installation of the fuel gauge sender unit is confirmed.
• Is it normal?
Yes
Inspect the fuel gauge sender unit.
Repair or replace if necessary.
No
The fuel gauge sender unit is installed on a regular position.