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:
Inspection and adjustment
Preliminary Check
NOTE: The Signal Tech II Tool (J-50190) can be used
to perform the following functions. Refer to the Signal Tech II User Guide
for additional information.
Activate and display TPMS transmitter IDs
Display tire pressure reported by the TPMS transmitter
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E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped)
The E-call (SOS) system switch is used in combination
with a NissanConnectSM Services subscription
to call for assistance in case of an
emergency.
Pushing the switch will (with a paid subscription)
reach a Response Specialist that will provide
assistance based on the situation described ...
Fuel pressure
Inspection
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
With CONSULT
Turn ignition switch ON.
Perform "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode with
CONSULT.
Start engine.
After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all
fuel pressure.
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Without CONSULT
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