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Sender For Fuel Gauge -G-, Checking




Required special tools, testing equipment and auxiliary equipment
- Fluke 83 multimeter
- VW 1594 Adaptor kit

- Remove connector flange cover under luggage compartment trim.







- Unlatch and disconnect 4-pin harness connector -1-.







- Measure resistance at terminals -2- and -3- on cover flange







NOTE:
- If fuel level falls between "Tank full" and "Tank empty", resistance value between the two specified values must be displayed.
- If 0 ohms or infinity ohms is displayed there is an open or closed circuit in tank wiring.
- To check "Tank full" or "Tank empty" resistance values; remove sender for fuel gauge -G and swing sensor float to top or bottom stop. Refer to "With All Wheel Drive" under "Sender For Fuel Gauge -G, Removing and Installing (1.8 ltr. Turbo or 2.8 ltr. Engine)", Service and Repair