Fuel Level Sensor: Testing and Inspection

2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION Testing and Inspection
The fuel level sending unit contains a variable resistor (track). As the float moves up or down, electrical resistance will change. Refer to Instrument Panel and Gauges for Fuel Gauge testing. To test the gauge sending unit only it must be removed from vehicle. The unit is a separate part of the lower fuel pump module section. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation for procedures (remove only the upper section of the fuel pump module). Measure the resistance across the sending unit terminals. With float in up position, resistance should be 20 ohms (+/- 5%). With float in down position, resistance should be 270 ohms (+/- 5%).
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