Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

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Did you perform the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

1. Disconnect C102.
2. Connect the J 33431-C Signal Generator and Instrument Panel Tester between the signal circuit of the fuel level sensor and the low reference circuit of the fuel level sensor on the female terminal side.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Important: Verify the J 33431-C resistance settings with a DMM.

4. Vary the resistance on the J 33431-C from 40-250 ohms.
5. Refer to Fuel Level Specifications in order to convert from resistance to fuel gage display.

Does the fuel gage display the correct fuel level?

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1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Important: Verify the J 33431-C resistance settings with a DMM.

3. Vary the resistance on the J 33431-C from 40-250 ohms.
4. Refer to Fuel Level Specifications in order to convert from resistance to fuel level percent.

Important: Turn the ignition OFF momentarily between the resistance settings in order to quickly update the scan tool display.

5. With the scan tool, observe the Fuel Level Sensor parameter in the PCM EVAP Data, data list.

Does the scan tool display the correct fuel level percentage?

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Inspect for the following items:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the signal circuit of the fuel level sensor for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the low reference circuit of the fuel level sensor for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Remove the fuel level sender.
2. Inspect for the following items:

•	A stuck fuel level sender, i.e. the fuel strainer interfering with the sender float arm

•	Foreign material in the fuel tank, i.e. ice

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. With the J 39200 DMM, measure the resistance of the fuel level sensor while moving the float arm.
2. Observe both the analog and digital displays on the DMM.

Does the resistance change smoothly across the specified range?

40-250 ohms

Go to Diagnostic Aids

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the powertrain control module (PCM). 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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Replace the fuel level sensor. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls-2.8L or to Fuel Level Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Important: Program the replacement PCM.

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-2.8L or to Fuel Level Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L.

Did you complete the replacement?

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1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the PCM DTCs.
2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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