Instruments - Fuel Gauge Reads Empty With Full Tank

90 06 01

May 22, 2006

2011846/1





Vehicles Affected

Condition

The fuel gauge needle is on "empty" or in "reserve", although the fuel tank has just been filled to capacity.

Supersedes TSB Group 90, number 05-03 dated August 31, 2005 due to software update. (2010149/2)

Technical Background

After filling the fuel tank to capacity the fuel gauge needle can stay in the empty or reserve area and or rise very slowly to full.

Production Solution

Improved instrument cluster software.

Service

Vehicles with Instrument Cluster (J285) SW level less than 0660

SW must be updated to 0660 (or higher)

^ Update the Instrument Cluster Control Module (J285), address word 17, via SVM using SVM Action Code: NA4F90MY02

Tip:

The SVM Process must be completed in it's entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the Claim.

^ For further SVM update instructions and troubleshooting please refer to the SVM Operating Manual: Elsaweb TSB 2011732

Tip:

Do not replace the instrument cluster.





Warranty

Additional Information

The following TSB will be necessary to complete this procedure:

^ Software Version Management (SVM) Operating Manual; ElsaWeb TSB 2011732

All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.