Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: The fuel gauge pointer does not move
Description
Fuel gauge needle will not move from a certain position.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
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Select "METER/M&A" on CONSULT.
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Using "FUEL METER" of "DATA MONITOR", compare the monitor value with the fuel gauge reading on the combination meter. Refer to MWI-40, "Component Function Check".
2.CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Check the fuel level sensor signal circuit. Refer to MWI-40, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT AND FUEL PUMP (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR)
Perform a unit check for the fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (fuel level sensor). Refer to MWI-41, "Component Inspection".
4.CHECK FLOAT INTERFERENCE
Check that the float arm does not interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
The fuel gauge pointer does not move to "F" when refueling
Description
The fuel gauge needle will not move to "F" position when
refueling.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to FULL
position?
2.I ...
Other materials:
Removal and installation
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Exploded View
Lock ring
Fuel level sensor, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly
O-ring
Fuel tank Front
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Read "General Precautions" before
working on the fuel system. Refer to G ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The VDC system uses various sensors to monitor
driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain
driving conditions, the VDC system helps to perform
the following functions:
Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping dr ...
Brake precautions
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
gre ...
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