FUEL LEVEL GAGE DOES NOT INDICATE PROPERLY

22. FUEL LEVEL GAGE DOES NOT INDICATE PROPERLY - CONTINUED

WARNING

Although ignition lock switch must be on and battery ground cable connected to test electrical circuit

voltage, turn off ignition lock switch and disconnect battery ground cable before doing resistance tests or

replacing parts. This will keep you from getting shocked and prevent damage to parts and equipment.

Step 2.

Using 114inch flat-tip screwdriver, loosen screw (1) and take off terminal (2). Turn ignition lock switch

(3) counterclockwise to accessory. Note reading on fuel level gage (4). Turn ignition lock switch (3)

clockwise to off.

If fuel level gage (4) reads empty, replace fuel gage sender (page 2-662).

If fuel level gage (4) reads full, place terminal (2) in position and tighten screw (1) using

1/4inch flat-tip screwdriver. Go to step 3.

Step 3.

Pull connector (5) off of connector (6). Turn ignition lock-switch (3) counterclockwise to accessory.

Note reading on fuel level gage (4). Turn ignition lock switch (3) clockwise to off.

If fuel level gage (4) reads empty, repair black wire in main and front light wiring harness

(page 2137). Plug connector (6) into connector (5).

If fuel level gage (4) reads full, plug connector (6) into connector (5) and go to step 4.

Step 4.

Using 318inch open-end wrench, unscrew and take nut (7) and lockwasher (8) off of terminal (9).

Take terminal (10) off of terminal (9). Turn ignition lock switch (3) counterclockwise to accessory.

Note reading on fuel level gage (4). Turn ignition lock switch (3) clockwise to off.

If fuel level gage reads empty, repair black wire in cowl wiring harness. Place terminal (10)

on terminal (9). Screw on nut (7) and new lockwasher (8) onto terminal (9) and tighten

using 318inch open-end wrench.

If fuel level gage reads full, replace (page 2-539).

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