For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1 | Did you perform the Instrument Cluster System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check
2 | Test the BRN wire using a J 39200 between the fuel sender assembly cavity 3 and ground for a short. Does the BRN wire have a short to ground? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4
3 | Repair the short in the BRN wire between the fuel sender assembly cavity 3 and ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
4 |

1. Connect a fused jumper wire from the fuel sender assembly cavity 2 to ground.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Does the fuel gauge indicate full?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5 | Replace the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls. Is the replacement complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
6 |

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Change the position of the fused jumper wire to the instrument cluster assembly C 1 cavity 9 and ground.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position

Does the fuel gauge indicate full?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7 | Repair the open in the YEL/RED wire between the instrument cluster assembly C 1 cavity 9 and the fuel sender assembly cavity 2. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
8 | Inspect the instrument cluster assembly printed circuit for damage. Is the printed circuit damaged? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10
9 | Replace the printed circuit. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
10 | Replace the fuel gauge. Refer to Fuel Gage Replacement in Engine Controls. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --