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 ...
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Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1. GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the
condition and the environment when
the incident/malfunction occurred).
2. CHECK DTC
Check DTC.
Perform the following procedure if DTC is di ...
System description
STARTING SYSTEM
System Diagram
System Description
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the
battery and the starter motor. The starter motor is grounded to the cylinder
block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor operates.
Component Description ...
Compression Pressure
On-Vehicle Service
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-592, "Inspection".
Remove all six spark plugs.
Refer to EM-12, "Removal and
Installation".
Attach a ...
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