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Fuel Sub Level Sensor: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Check that the fuel sub level sensor has no damage.
  2. Measure the fuel sub level sensor float position.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Sub Level Sensor Float Position (Full, Empty, Datum Points)
    G08538921Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Float position Standard
    FULL to Datum point (A) 5.31±3.5 mm (0.209±0.138 in)
    EMPTY to Datum point (B) 160.6±3.5 mm (6.323±0.138 in)
  3. Measure the resistance between fuel sub level sensor terminals.
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Fuel Sub Level Sensor Terminals 1 And 2
    G08538922Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Float position Terminal No. Standard
    FULL (A) 1 and 2 2.0+0.5-1.0 Ω
    EMPTY (B) 62.1±1.0 Ω