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Fuel Sender

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the fuel pump assembly.
  3. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of sender connector (A) at each float level.
    G13303908Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Pin No. Description
    1 Fuel sender ground (-)
    2 -
    3 Fuel sender signal (+)
    4 Fuel pump motor (+)
    5 Fuel pump motor (-)
  4. Also check that the resistance changes smoothly when the float is moved from "E" to "F".
    Position Resistance (Ω) Capacity ( )
    E 298 - 305 2.7
    1/2 85.5 - 87.5 23.4
    F 14 - 16 44.1