For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Values | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Did you review the Instrument Cluster Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console
2 | Verify that the fuel gage is inoperative. Does the fuel gage operate normally? | -- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3
3 |

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Disconnect the fuel level sensor at C401
3. Connect a red lead of the J 33431-C to the BLU/WHT wire on C401.
4. Connect the other red to a known good ground.

Does the fuel gage indicate the appropriate reading at the specified resistance values?

Full-0ohms

3/4-15ohms

1/2-35ohms

1/4-60ohms

Empty-100ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4 | Test for an open or high resistance in the BLK/YEL wire between the fuel level sensor and G203. Does an open or high resistance condition exist? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 7
5 | Repair the open or high resistance in the BLK/YEL wire between the fuel level sensor and G400. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
6 | Replace the fuel gage. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
7 | Test for an open or high resistance condition in the BLU/WHT wire between instrument panel cluster connector C3 and the fuel level sensor. Does an open or high resistance condition exist? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9
8 | Repair the BLU/WHT wire between the instrument panel cluster assembly and the fuel level sensor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
9 | Replace the Fuel level sending unit. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls, 2.0L Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls 2.5L. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 3