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  The Fuel Gauge Pointer Does Not Move  
 

THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER DOES NOT MOVE

Description

Fuel gauge needle will not move from a certain position.

THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER DOES NOT MOVE

Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL

  1. Select "METER/M&A" on CONSULT-III.
  2. Using "FUEL METER" of "DATA MONITOR", compare the monitor value with the fuel gauge reading on the combination meter. Refer to See: Component Tests and General Diagnostics\Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit\Component Function Check. Does monitor value match fuel gauge reading?

YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Replace combination meter. Refer to See: Instrument Cluster / Carrier\Service and Repair\Removal and Replacement.
2.CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Check the fuel level sensor signal circuit. Refer to See: Component Tests and General Diagnostics\Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit\Diagnosis Procedure.
Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
3.CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
Perform a unit check for the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to See: Component Tests and General Diagnostics\Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit\Component Inspection.
Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Replace fuel level sensor unit. Refer to See: Powertrain Management\Fuel Delivery and Air Induction\Fuel Pump\Service and Repair.
4.CHECK FLOAT INTERFERENCE
Check that the float arm does not interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace combination meter. Refer to See: Instrument Cluster / Carrier\Service and Repair\Removal and Replacement.
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.