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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2004ECLIPSE L4-2.4L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSENSORS AND SWITCHES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL LEVEL SENSORTESTING AND INSPECTION
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHC
Fuel Level Sensor: Testing and Inspection
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CHECK
Remove the fuel pump module and the remove the fuel level sensor.
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR RESISTANCE
1. Check that resistance value between the fuel gauge terminal and ground terminal is at the standard value when the fuel level sensor float is between point "F" (highest) and point "E" (lowest).
Standard value:
- Point "F": 3 - 5 ohms
- Point "E": 110 - 112 ohms
2. Check that resistance value changes smoothly when the float moves slowly between point "F" (highest) and point "E" (lowest).
3. If all checks are correct, go to fuel level sensor float height check. If any check is not correct, replace the fuel level sensor.
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FLOAT HEIGHT
1. Move the float and measure height A at point "F" (highest) and B at point "E" (lowest) with the float arm touching stopper.
Standard value:
- A: 180.3 mm (7.10 inches)
- B: 18.8 mm (0.74 inch)
2. Adjust the float arm to the standard value, then go to the thermistor check.
Remove the fuel pump module and the remove the fuel level sensor.
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR RESISTANCE
1. Check that resistance value between the fuel gauge terminal and ground terminal is at the standard value when the fuel level sensor float is between point "F" (highest) and point "E" (lowest).
Standard value:
- Point "F": 3 - 5 ohms
- Point "E": 110 - 112 ohms
2. Check that resistance value changes smoothly when the float moves slowly between point "F" (highest) and point "E" (lowest).
3. If all checks are correct, go to fuel level sensor float height check. If any check is not correct, replace the fuel level sensor.
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FLOAT HEIGHT
1. Move the float and measure height A at point "F" (highest) and B at point "E" (lowest) with the float arm touching stopper.
Standard value:
- A: 180.3 mm (7.10 inches)
- B: 18.8 mm (0.74 inch)
2. Adjust the float arm to the standard value, then go to the thermistor check.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.