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Component Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF"
  2. Disconnect Fuel Level Sensor connector and Remove Fuel Sender from fuel tank.
  3. Measure resistance between terminal 5 and 6 of Fuel Sender. (Component Side)
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminal 5 And 6 Of Fuel Sender
    G05301588Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Does the resistance of FLS change while moving the fuel level float ?

    YES 

    • There may be scratches on the resistance of Fuel Level Sensor. Thoroughly check that resistance is suddenly changed by lifting up and down the fuel level float. Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • Substitute with a known - good Fuel Level Sensor and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace Fuel Level Sensor and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.