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Fuel filler door inop

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The fuel tank filler door lock actuator solenoid will not release.

1

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank filler door lock release switch.
  2. Use the DMM to measure for voltage at terminal D of the fuel tank filler door lock release switch.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

10.0-14.0V

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 6

2

  1. Remove the fuel tank filler door lock.
  2. Use the DMM to measure for voltage at terminal E of the fuel tank filler door lock release switch to ground with the switch in the release position.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

10.0-14.0V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3

Use a DMM check for continuity between terminal E of the fuel tank filler door lock release switch and terminal A of the fuel tank filler door lock actuator solenoid.

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

  1. Disconnect the fuel tank filler door lock actuator solenoid.
  2. Use a DMM to check for continuity between terminal B of the fuel tank filler door lock actuator solenoid and terminal K of splice pack #302.

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

  1. Adjust the fuel filler switch to the release position.
  2. Use the DMM to measure for voltage between terminal A and terminal B of the fuel tank filler door lock actuator solenoid.

is the voltage within the specified range?

10.0-14.0V

Go to Step 10

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6

Repair the open in CKT 2840.

Is the repair complete?

--

Recheck System Operation

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7

Replace the tank filler door lock release switch.

Is the repair complete?

--

Recheck System Operation

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8

Repair the open in CKT 79 or replace the I/P electrical center.

Is the repair complete?

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Recheck System Operation

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9

Repair the open in CKT 150 or the open in the splice pack #302.

Is the repair complete?

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Recheck System Operation

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10

Replace the fuel tank filler door lock actuator solenoid.

Is the repair complete?

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Recheck System Operation

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