GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

The information in this table is intended for use with the J 33431-C Signal Generator and Instrument Panel Tester. The fuel level sensor values represent the test values to be used on the Signal Generator to drive the fuel gage display to the indicated positions. Vehicles that require more than one fuel level sensor calculate gage position from many possible resistance combinations of fuel levels between the two tanks. Therefore, the values in the table may not correlate directly to readings taken from the vehicle primary or secondary sending units.

The value in the table are approximate values based upon information obtained from properly operating vehicles. Actual results may vary slightly.

Fuel Gage Display

Resistance

Fuel Level

Fuel Remaining

E

40-66 ohms

0-10%

0-4.9 L (0-1.3 gal)

1/4

106 ohms

34%

18.5 L (4.9 gal)

1/2

134 ohms

52%

31.8 L (8.4 gal)

3/4

160 ohms

69%

45.0 L (11.9 gal)

F

195-250 ohms

86-107%

58.3-64.3 L (15.4-17.0 gal)

Low Fuel Indicator On

84 ohms

14%

8.3 L (2.2 gal)

Low Fuel Indicator Off

100 ohms

24%

15.1 L (4.0 gal)