Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 522

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THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER DOES NOT MOVE

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER DOES NOT MOVE

Description

INFOID:0000000009483232

Fuel gauge needle will not move from a certain position.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL

1. Select “METER/M&A” on CONSULT.

2. Using “FUEL METER” of “DATA MONITOR”, compare the monitor value with the fuel gauge reading on

the combination meter. Refer to 

MWI-33, "Component Function Check"

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Does monitor value match fuel gauge reading?

YES

>> GO TO 2

NO

>> Replace combination meter. Refer to 

MWI-84, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT

Check the fuel level sensor signal circuit. Refer to 

MWI-33, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3

NO

>> Repair harness or connector.

3.

CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT

Perform a unit check for the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to 

MWI-34, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4

NO

>> Replace fuel level sensor unit. Refer to 

FL-11, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

CHECK FLOAT INTERFERENCE

Check that the float arm does not interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Replace combination meter. Refer to 

MWI-84, "Removal and Installation"

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NO

>> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.

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THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER DOES NOT MOVE TO "F" WHEN REFUELING

THE FUEL GAUGE POINTER DOES NOT MOVE TO "F" WHEN REFUEL-
ING

Description

INFOID:0000000009483234

The fuel gauge needle will not move to “F” position when refueling.

Diagnosis Procedure

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OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE

Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to FULL position?
YES or NO

YES

>> GO TO 2

NO

>> GO TO 3

2.

IDENTIFY FUELING CONDITION

Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES or NO

YES

>> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time to move

to FULL position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.

NO

>> GO TO 3

3.

OBSERVE VEHICLE POSITION

Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES or NO

YES

>> Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.

NO

>> GO TO 4

4.

OBSERVE FUEL GAUGE POINTER

During driving, does the fuel gauge pointer move gradually toward EMPTY position?
YES or NO

YES

>> Check the components. Refer to 

MWI-34, "Component Inspection"

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NO

>> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.