Fuel Level Sensor (Sender Gauge) Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki XL-7 and 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove fuel pump assembly referring to FUEL PUMP .

Use an ohmmeter to confirm that resistance of sender gauge unit changes with change of float position.

If measured value is out of specification, replace fuel sender gauge.

Fuel level sensor specifications

Fig 1: Fuel Level Sensor Specifications Table

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Fig 2: Checking Fuel Level Sensor Resistance

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