
Subsection 02 (FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP)
7. Press in a
NEW
push nut to secure strainer.
8. Reinstall remaining removed parts.
FUEL LEVEL SENDER
The fuel level sender is a float actuated variable
resistance type that is part of the fuel pump.
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850 AND 1000R ENGINES
1. Fuel level sender
Fuel Level Sender Resistance Test
(Fuel Pump Module Installed)
1. Disconnect multifunction gauge, refer to the
LIGHTS/GAUGE/ACCESSORIES
subsection.
2. Measure the resistance of the fuel level sender
as follows.
FUEL LEVEL SENDER RESISTANCE TEST
FUEL LEVEL
GAUGE
CONNECTOR
RESISTANCE
@ 20°C (68°F)
Full
5
± 1
Empty
Pins 4 and 21
100
± 5
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If readings are out of specification, refer to
FUEL
LEVEL SENDER RESISTANCE TEST (AT FUEL
PUMP CONNECTOR)
.
If readings are as specified, refer to
FUEL LEVEL
SENDER INPUT VOLTAGE TEST
.
Fuel Level Sender Resistance Test
(at Fuel Pump Connector)
FUEL LEVEL SENDER RESISTANCE TEST
FUEL LEVEL
FUEL PUMP
CONNECTOR
RESISTANCE
@ 20°C (68°F)
Full
5
± 1
Empty
Pins 1 and 2
100
± 5
If resistance test at fuel pump connector is failed,
replace fuel pump module.
Fuel Level Sender Input Voltage Test
1. Set ignition switch to ON.
2. Disconnect fuel pump connector, refer to
FUEL
PUMP CONNECTOR ACCESS
in this subsec-
tion.
3. Measure for input voltage as follows.
FUEL LEVEL SENDER INPUT VOLTAGE TEST
FUEL PUMP
CONNECTOR
BATTERY
VOLTAGE
Pin 2
Negative
terminal
5V
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