Step
| Action
| Value(s)
| Yes
| No
|
1
| Did you perform the Instrument Cluster System Check?
| --
| Go to
Step 2
| Go to
Instrument Cluster System Check
|
2
|
- Disconnect the fuel pump and sender connector.
- Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
- Connect 1 red lead of J 33431-C
to CKT 1589 (PPL/WHT) cavity B and the other
to ground.
- Set the resistance dials to 40ohms.
- The fuel gauge should indicate E or below.
- Set the resistance dial to 250ohms.
- After a short time the fuel gauge should indicate F or
above.
Does the fuel gauge respond correctly?
| --
| Go to
Step 4
| Go to
Step 3
|
3
|
- Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
- Disconnect the VCM BLUE C1 connector.
- Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
- Connect the J 33431-C
to CKT 30 (PPL) cavity 9 and the other to ground.
- Set the resistance dials to 0ohms.
- The fuel gauge should indicate E or below.
- Set the resistance dial to 90ohms.
- After a short time the fuel gauge should indicate F or
above.
Does the fuel gauge respond correctly?
| --
| Go to
Step 5
| Go to
Step 6
|
4
| Replace the fuel level sender. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls.
Is the repair complete?
| --
| Go to
Instrument Cluster System Check
| --
|
5
| Replace the vehicle control module (VCM). Refer to
VCM Replacement/Programming
in Engine
Controls.
Is the repair complete?
| --
| Go to
Instrument Cluster System Check
| --
|
6
| Inspect for high resistance in CKT 30 (PPL) between
the VCM and the instrument cluster.
Did you find high resistance?
| --
| Go to
Step 8
| Go to
Step 7
|
7
| Replace the fuel gauge. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement
.
Is the repair complete?
| --
| Go to
Instrument Cluster System Check
| --
|
8
| Repair CKT 30 (PPL) between the VCM and the instrument
cluster.
Is the repair complete?
| --
| Go to
Instrument Cluster System Check
| --
|
