For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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1 | Did you perform Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check
2 |

1. Disconnect the fuel level sensor connector.
2. Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter from connector cavity 1 to chassis ground.
3. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

3.0 ohms

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3 | Repair the open in the BLK wire between the fuel level sensor and G400. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
4 | Connect a J 36169-A fused jumper from the fuel level sensor connector cavity 2 to chassis ground. Does the fuel gauge indicate F? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6
5 | Replace the fuel level sensor. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
6 |

1. Disconnect the instrument panel cluster assembly connector C2.
2. Connect a J 39200 digital multimeter from connector C2 cavity 9 to chassis ground.
3. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

3.0 ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7 | Repair the open in the YEL/RED wire between the fuel gauge and the fuel level sensor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
8 | Inspect the instrument panel cluster for cracks and bad connections. Do any cracks or bad connections exist? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10
9 | Repair the cracks or bad connections in the instrument panel cluster. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --
10 | Replace the fuel gauge. Refer to Fuel Gage Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Instrument Cluster System Check | --