Fuel level gauge not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Instrument panel › Fuel level gauge not working
Fault diagnosisFuel level gauge not working
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE NOT WORKING
With the ignition key in the ON position, the fuel gauge indicator is not working properly or it indicates a different level from what is actually in the tank.
the fuel level message is supplied by the Body Computer Node and is made available to the Instrument Panel Node via the B-CAN; (the Body Computer Node also sends the fuel level sensor error message).
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check that with the engine started up:
| Continue to Step 2 | Level indicator at zero and warning light flashing | Continue to Step 3 | |
| Presence of failure messages | Continue to Step 1 | |||
| 1 | CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the Body Computer. Check the following on the CAN information network:
| Continue to Step 2 | Presence of faults | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Keeping the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) connected to the diagnostic socket, check the operation of the indicator through active diagnosis. | Continue to Step 3 | The pointer does not move | Replace instrument panel Op. 5560B11 | |
| 3 | FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the operation of the fuel level sensor. | Continue to Step 4 | Sensor not working | Replace the fuel pump assembly Op. 1040A70 | |
| 4 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the continuity/insulation of the cable between the fuel level sensor and the Body Computer See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL | Continue to Step 5 | Cables broken or not insulated | Restore continuity or insulation See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL | |
| 5 | Continue as instructed by the tester | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | |||
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