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Fuel Gauge Test

  1. Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove fuel indicator module from rear of instrument cluster. Using fused jumper wire, apply battery voltage to "+" terminal on gauge. Connect "-" terminal on gauge to ground.
  2. Connect one lead of Gauge System Tester (014-R1063) to "F" terminal on gauge. Connect other tester lead to "-" terminal on gauge.
  3. Set tester to resistance specified in the FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE  . If fuel gauge indicates as specified, go to appropriate symptom test for further diagnosis. See TESTING (PINPOINT TESTS)  . Replace fuel gauge if it does not indicate as specified.
FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT RESISTANCE

Fuel Gauge Ohms
Full 7
3/4 19
1/2 35
1/4 65
Empty 105