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Component Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Disconnect Fuel Level Sensor connector.
  3. Measure resistance between terminal "1" and "3" of the Fuel Level Sensor connector during lifting fuel float up and down (To Component Side).
    FLS SPECIFICATIONS

    FLS Normal Parameter
    Float position Full gauge 3/4 1/2 1/4 Empty gauge
    Resistance 8Ω 30Ω 54.5Ω 98Ω 200Ω
    Fuel volume 71.3l  52.5l  37.5l  22.5l  5.6l 

    (Above specification's error range is ±2Ω.)

    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 1 And 3 Of Fuel Level Sensor Connector
    G07347166Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Does the measured resistance of FLS change during lifting up and down the fuel level float?

    YES

    • Substitute with a know good PCM and check for proper operation.

      If the problem is corrected, replace PCM and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO

    • Substitute with a known-good Fuel Level Sensor and check for proper operation.

      If the problem is corrected, replace Fuel Level Sensor and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

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