No.8 FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE/STAYS ON[INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (AJ (3.0L Duratec))]

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STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC

Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Read and record DTCs.

Is the DTC displayed?

Yes

If the instrument cluster DTC B1202 or B1204 is displayed, refer to No.3 FUEL GAUGE READING IS NOT CORRECT[INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (AJ (3.0L Duratec))].

No

Go to the next step.

2

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SIMULATION USING M-MDS

Select ALL_LAMP in the instrument cluster simulation items.

Inspect the fuel level warning light.

Does the fuel level warning light illuminate?

Yes

(See No.3 FUEL GAUGE READING IS NOT CORRECT[INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (AJ (3.0L Duratec))].)

No

Go to the next step.

3

INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION

Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.

Inspection:

• Corrosion

• Terminal separation

Connect the instrument cluster connector and verify that its position is correct.

Operate the system and inspect for any malfunction.

Is any malfunction still present?

Yes

Replace the instrument cluster. Inspect the system for normal operation.

No

The system operates normally. The malfunction may result from loose connectors or corrosion. Clear the DTC. Repeat the self-test.

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Read and record DTCs. Is the DTC displayed?	Yes	If the instrument cluster DTC B1202 or B1204 is displayed, refer to No.3 FUEL GAUGE READING IS NOT CORRECT[INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (AJ (3.0L Duratec))].
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SIMULATION USING M-MDS Select ALL_LAMP in the instrument cluster simulation items. Inspect the fuel level warning light. Does the fuel level warning light illuminate?	Yes	(See No.3 FUEL GAUGE READING IS NOT CORRECT[INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (AJ (3.0L Duratec))].)
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors. Inspection: • Corrosion • Terminal separation Connect the instrument cluster connector and verify that its position is correct. Operate the system and inspect for any malfunction. Is any malfunction still present?	Yes	Replace the instrument cluster. Inspect the system for normal operation.
3		No	The system operates normally. The malfunction may result from loose connectors or corrosion. Clear the DTC. Repeat the self-test.