Nissan Sentra Service Manual: The fuel gauge indicator does not operate

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Description

Fuel gauge will not indicate from a certain position.

Diagnosis procedure

1.CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT

Check the fuel level sensor signal circuit. Refer to MWI-58, "Diagnosis Procedure".

Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 2.

NO >> Repair or replace harness or connector.

2.Component inspection

Perform components inspection for the fuel level sensor unit and combination meter. Refer to mwi-59, "component inspection".

Is the inspection result normal? Yes >> go to 3.

No >> repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

3.Check float interference

Check that the float arm interferes with or binds to other components in the fuel tank.

Is the inspection result normal? Yes >> replace fuel level sensor unit. Refer to fl-6, "removal and installation".

No >> repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

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