Component Description

2004 Nissan-Datsun Altima S, AutomaticSECTION Component Description

The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit. The sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to the combination meter. The combination meter sends the fuel level sensor signal to the ECM through CAN communication line.

It consists of two parts, one is mechanical float and the other is variable resistor. Fuel level sensor output voltage changes depending on the movement of the fuel mechanical float.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump
G02884547Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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