Fuel level gauge not working
- Make
- Lancia
- Model
- Ypsilon Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2011
- Section
- Instrument panel › Fuel level gauge not working
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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 (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 network; the 'body computer node' also sends the fuel level sensor error message.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the Examiner to the diagnostic socket Check that there are no faults in the Body Computer | Continue to Step 2 | Sensor with broken circuit, sensor short circuited, value inconsistent/implausible in relation to actual fuel level. | Continue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Keeping the Examiner connected to the diagnostic socket, check the operation of the pointer in 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 | |
| 4 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the continuity of the cable between the fuel level sensor, the Body Computer and the instrument panel See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL | Continue to Step 5 | Cables broken/not insulated | Restore cable continuity/insulation: See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL | |
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Replace the Body Computer Op. 5505A32 | |
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