How to know if fuel gauge is working?

How to know if fuel gauge is working?

If the gauge does not read at all, check the power with a multimeter at the gauge terminal. Test between the positive terminal on the fuel gauge and a good ground; the reading should be 12 volts. If it isn’t, check the ignition circuit. If that reads 12 volts, turn off the ignition.

How does the fuel gauge work on a Hyundai Getz?

The gauge varies from low to full but not always in one motion. When filled at the bowser, the gauge may not show any increase in tank level, but over several stops and starts, the gauge gradually reaches the full mark. It seems as though the float in the tank is sticking from time to time.

Who is the diagnostic technician for the Hyundai Getz?

Hyundai Mechanic: Clement, Diagnostic Technician replied 6 years ago Hi John, What you’ve described is consistent with a faulty fuel sender unit. The float and armature themselves are pretty robust and it is not usual for them to stick or fail.

Why is my fuel level sender not working?

Hi John, What you’ve described is consistent with a faulty fuel sender unit. The float and armature themselves are pretty robust and it is not usual for them to stick or fail. At the end of the armature however, is a potentiometer sender card which reads the position of the float arm.

The gauge varies from low to full but not always in one motion. When filled at the bowser, the gauge may not show any increase in tank level, but over several stops and starts, the gauge gradually reaches the full mark. It seems as though the float in the tank is sticking from time to time.

Hyundai Mechanic: Clement, Diagnostic Technician replied 6 years ago Hi John, What you’ve described is consistent with a faulty fuel sender unit. The float and armature themselves are pretty robust and it is not usual for them to stick or fail.

How does a fuel sending device work on a Hyundai?

A fuel sending device is simply a float arm connected to a variable resistor. When the tank is full and the float arm is at the top of its travel the variable resistor provides a low resistance. As the vehicle uses fuel and the float arm falls, resistance increases.

What should fuel resistance be on Hyundai Sonata?

With the engine OFF for at least 40-secs and the key turned to the RUN position, back probe the fuel sender connector and measure the resistance between pins 1 and 3. Compare the readings to the resistance values below. 2011 and later Sonata Full 6-17Ω, ½ 70-75Ω, Warning light on 168-172Ω, Empty 198-202Ω

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