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Circuit Description

The primary (left) fuel level sender and the secondary (right) fuel level sender change resistance in response to the fuel level. The engine control module (ECM) monitors the signal circuit of the primary (left) fuel level sender and the signal circuit of the secondary (right) fuel level sender in order to determine the fuel level. When the fuel tanks are full, the resistances of both fuel level senders are high, and the ECM senses a high signal voltage on both the signal circuit of the primary (left) fuel level sender and the signal circuit of the secondary (right) fuel level sender. When the fuel tanks are empty, the resistances of the fuel level senders are low, and the ECM senses a low signal voltage. The ECM uses the signal circuits of the primary (left) fuel level sender and the secondary (right) fuel level sender in order to calculate the percentage of remaining fuel in the tanks. The ECM sends the fuel level percentage via the class 2 serial data circuit to the instrument cluster in order to control the fuel gage. The fuel level information is also used for misfire and evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostics. This diagnostic tests for a lower than normal secondary fuel level sender signal. Refer to Fuel Level Specifications in order to verify the correct fuel level sensor readings.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P2067 Fuel Level Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON, with the engine ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The secondary (right) fuel level signal is less than 0.5 volts.
    • The above condition is present for greater than 6 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The fuel gage reads inaccurately.
    • The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the FUEL LEVEL LOW message.
    • The ECM records the operating conditions at the time that the diagnostic test fails. The ECM displays the failure information in the Failure Records on the scan tool.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction free warm-up cycles.
    • The ECM receives the clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

Use the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data in order to locate an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data may help in determining the number of miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also help in determining the number of ignition cycles that the diagnostic test reported a pass and/or fail. Operate the vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions, including those for RPM, for engine load, for vehicle speed, for temperature, and for others. This will isolate at what point the DTC failed.

Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the high voltage range.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views in Engine Controls - 6.0L or Inline Harness Connector End Views in Wiring Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Fuel Level Sensor Right parameter in the engine control module (ECM) evaporative emission (EVAP) data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Fuel Level Sensor Right parameter is less than the specified value?

0.5 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect C420.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Fuel Level Sensor Right parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Fuel Level Sensor Right parameter is greater than the specified value?

4.5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Test the signal circuit of the secondary (right) fuel level sensor for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

5

Test the signal circuit of the secondary fuel level sensor for a short to ground between C420 and the secondary fuel level sensor. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the secondary fuel level sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the secondary sender module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement - Right Side in Engine Controls.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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10

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK