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Fuel Sub Level Sensor: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. 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: Measuring Fuel Sub Level Sensor Float Position
    G10308009Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Float position Standard
    FULL to Datum point (A) 6.4±3.5 mm (0.252±0.138 in)
    EMPTY to Datum point (B) 163.3±3.5 mm (6.429±0.138 in)
  3. Measure the resistance between fuel sub level sensor terminals.
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Fuel Sub Level Sensor Terminals
    G08315563Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Float position Terminal No. Standard
    FULL (A) 1 and 2 8.7±1.0 Ω
    EMPTY (B) 270.9±4.0 Ω