Step  | Action  | Value(s)  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEFINITION: This table is used to diagnose an inoperative fuel gauge.  | ||||
1  | Was the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check performed?  | --  | ||
2  | 
 Does the fuel gauge respond when commanded?  | --  | ||
3  | 
 Does the voltage measure near the specified value?  | 12 V  | ||
4  | Inspect for poor connections at the instrument cluster connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition.  | --  | ||
5  | Test the fuel sender ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | ||
6  | Test the fuel level circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | ||
7  | 
 Does the fuel gauge operate properly?  | --  | System OK  | |
8  | Replace the instrument cluster. Did you complete the replacement?  | --  | --  | |
9  | 
 Did you find and correct the condition?  | --  | ||
10  | Inspect for poor connections at the instrument cluster connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition.  | --  | ||
11  | Replace the fuel sender assembly. Did you complete the replacement?  | --  | --  | |