Fuel Gauge Sender: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals 2 and 3.







70 liter tank








60 liter tank


If resistance value is not as specified, replace the sender gauge.





INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
a. Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
b. Connect terminals 1 and 3 on the wire harness side connector.
c. Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb.

INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING SWITCH




a. Apply battery positive voltage between terminals 1 and 3, and through a 3.4 W test bulb, and check that the bulbs lights up.

HINT: It will take a short time for bulb to light up.




b. Submerge the switch in fuel and check that the bulb goes out.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sender gauge.