Fuel Gauge/Fuel Level Sensor - Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

VTR1000F (1) ADDENDUM
FUEL GAUGE/FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
24-30
Remove the seat (page
2-2).
SYSTEM INSPECTION
Gauge does not operate properly
1. Check that the tachometer, speedometer and
coolant temperature gauge function properly.
-If they do not function, check the power source
line and sensor ground line (page
24-27).
- If they function properly, go to step 2.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the
fuel level sensor connector.
Turn the ignition switch ON and check the fuel
gauge.
The segment E should be blinking.
-If the segment E is blinking, go to step 3.
- If all segments up to segment F appear, check
for short circuit in the Gray/Black wire.
- If some segments appear, replace the meter/
gauge assembly (page
24-26).
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF and short the wire
harness side sensor connector terminals with a
jumper wire.
Turn the ignition switch ON and check the fuel
gauge display.
All segments up to segment F should appear.
- If all segments up to segment F appear, check
the fuel level sensor.
-If the segment E is blinking, check for open
circuit in the Gray/Black and Green/Black wires.
- If some segments appear, replace the meter/
gauge assembly (page
24-26).
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR INSPECTION
Remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel tank.
Measure the resistance between the fuel level
sensor connector terminals with the float at top
(FULL) and bottom (EMPTY) positions.
RESISTANCE (20°C/68°F):
4-10
Q
with the float at
FULL
position
81-91
Q
with the float at
EMPTY
position
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