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.
vmr2015-043-023_a
570 ENGINE
vmr2008-135-901_a
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
2. Measure the resistance of the fuel level sender
as follows.
FUEL LEVEL SENDER RESISTANCE TEST
GAUGE
FUEL LEVEL
CONNECTOR
Full
Pins 4 and 21
Empty
vmr2016-409
Subsection 02 (FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP)
vmr2006-020-052_c
If readings are out of specification, refer to
LEVEL SENDER RESISTANCE TEST (AT FUEL
PUMP CONNECTOR)
If readings are as specified, refer to
SENDER INPUT VOLTAGE TEST
Fuel Level Sender Resistance Test
(at Fuel Pump Connector)
FUEL LEVEL
If resistance test at fuel pump connector is failed,
replace fuel pump module.
subsection.
Fuel Level Sender Input Voltage Test
1. Set ignition switch to ON.
2. Disconnect fuel pump connector, refer to
PUMP CONNECTOR ACCESS
RESISTANCE
tion.
3. Measure for input voltage as follows.
@ 20°C (68°F)
FUEL LEVEL SENDER INPUT VOLTAGE TEST
5
± 1
FUEL PUMP
100
± 5
CONNECTOR
.
FUEL LEVEL SENDER RESISTANCE TEST
FUEL PUMP
CONNECTOR
Full
Pins 1 and 2
Empty
BATTERY
Negative
Pin 2
terminal
FUEL
FUEL LEVEL
.
RESISTANCE
@ 20°C (68°F)
5
± 1
100
± 5
FUEL
in this subsec-
VOLTAGE
5V
17