Fuel Gauge Unit Inspection; Fuel Sensor Inspection - Dodge Stealth 1994 Service Manual

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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

FUEL GAUGE UNIT INSPECTION

To check, remove fuel gauge unit from fuel tank.
(Refer to GROUP 14 - Fuel Tank.)
Fuel Gauge Unit Resistance
terminal and ground terminal is at standard value when fuel
gauge unit float is at point F (highest) and point E (lowest).
Standard value: Point F:
1 1 5
(2) Check that resistance value changes smoothly when float
(lowest).
Fuel Gauge Unit Float Height
Move float and measure the height at point F (highest) and
point E (lowest) with float arm touching stopper.
Standard value:
Point F: 18.6 - 21.6 mm (.73 - .85 in.)
Point E: 193.4 - 196.4 mm (7.61 - 7.73 in.)

FUEL SENSOR INSPECTION

Connect fuel gauge unit to battery via test light (12V - 3.4W).
Immerse in water. Condition good if light goes off when unit
thermistor is in water and lights when unit is removed from
water.
Caution
After completing this test, wipe the unit dry and install it in
the fuel tank.
Point E:
moves slowly between point F (highest) and point E