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Fuel Level Diagnostics/Specs Inaccurate - keywords code gauge inop inoperative intermittent level P0461

Subject:Fuel Level Diagnostics/Specs Inaccurate

Models:2006 Chevrolet HHR



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

When diagnosing the fuel gauge on a 2006 Chevrolet HHR, you will see that on Document ID # 1596320 the fuel level specs are reversed.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Use the following as a guide for diagnostics :

Empty - 234.9-250 ohms

1/4 - 196.7 ohms

1/2 - 151.9 ohms

3/4 - 107.9 ohms

Full - 40-62 ohms

Low fuel indicator ON - 234.9 ohms

Note: Changes have been submitted to the SI group.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.