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Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor Check

  1. Remove the second seat assembly (Refer to SECOND SEAT ASSEMBLY ), and turn up the floor carpet.
  2. Remove the floor inspection lid (LH).
    Fig 1: Identifying Floor Inspection Lid
    G09664555Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. Disconnect the fuel pump module connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pump Module Connector And Main Pipe
    G09664556Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Pump Module Connector Pins
    G09664557Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  4. Measure the resistance between connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3 of the fuel pump module (incorporating fuel tank temperature sensor).

    Standard value: 0.43 - 12. 3 kΩ [at -10 - 70° C (14 - 158° F)] 

  5. If not within the standard value, replace the fuel level sensor and fuel tank temperature sensor (Refer to >> C << FUEL PUMP MODULE/FUEL TANK SUCTION HOSE CONNECTION INSTALLATION  ).
  6. Connect the fuel pump module connector.
  7. Install the inspection lid.
  8. Return the floor carpet to the original condition and install the second seat assembly (Refer to SECOND SEAT ASSEMBLY ).