Fuel Level Indicator Switch (Thermistor) Inspection - Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual

5) Turn the ignition switch ON.
6) Check the display of fuel level indicator (LCD) as
shown in the figure.
If any abnormality is found, replace the combination
meter with a new one. Refer to "Combination Meter
Removal and Installation (Page 9C-2)".
NOTE
Side-stand is "ON" (side-stand up) position
when inspecting it.
Resistance Thermistor
ON
—
More than
OFF
132 Ω
75.7 – 132 Ω
OFF
47 – 75.7 Ω
OFF
23.4 – 47 Ω
OFF
Less than
OFF
23.4 Ω
7) Connect the fuel level gauge coupler and reinstall
the fuel tank.
Refer to "Fuel Tank Removal and Installation in
Section 1G (Page 1G-8)".
Fuel
Fuel level meter
indicator
light
Flicker
ON
Flicker
Flicker
Flicker
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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Combination Meter / Fuel Meter / Horn:
Fuel Level Indicator Switch (Thermistor)
Inspection
Inspect the fuel level indicator switch in the following
procedures:
1) Remove the fuel pump. Refer to "Fuel Pump
Assembly / Fuel Level Gauge Removal and
Installation in Section 1G (Page 1G-10)".
2) Remove the thermistor from the fuel pump. Refer to
"Fuel Pump Disassembly and Assembly in Section
1G (Page 1G-11)".
3) Connect 12 V battery and test bulb (12 V, 3.4 W) to
the fuel level indicator switch as shown in the figure.
The bulb should come on after one minutes if the
switch is in good condition.
ON
Test bulb
4) When the switch is immersed in kerosene, the bulb
should go out. If the bulb remains lit, replace the unit
with a new one.
NOTE
• When the bulb turns off, immediately pick
up the switch from kerosene.
• After the check has been completed, wash
the switch with gasoline.
OFF
Test bulb
Kerosene
5) Reinstall the removed parts. Refer to "Fuel Pump
Disassembly and Assembly in Section 1G (Page 1G-
11)".
9C-5
B822H19306008
Battery
I822H1930010-03
Battery
I822H1930011-03