Instruments - Fuel Gauge Does Not Read Full

BULLETIN NO.
95-013

ISSUE DATE
FEB 27, 1995

MODEL
ACCORD

APPLICABLE To
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

FILE UNDER
ELECTRICAL


Fuel Gauge Does Not Read Full

SYMPTOM

The fuel gauge does not go to the "F" mark when the tank is filled.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The sending unit in the fuel tank has excessive electrical resistance.


VEHICLES AFFECTED

1994 Accord: All

1995 Accord:

4-door - thru VIN JHMCD5... SC038474
- thru VIN 1HGCD5... SA089389

Coupe - thru VIN 1HGCD7... SA021749

Wagon - thru VIN 1HGCE1... SA006022

V6 - thru VIN 1HGCE6... SA016814

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.




Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Failed part: P/N 37800-SV4-A02
H/C 4617510

Defect code: 039

Contention code: B01

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Measure the resistance of the sending unit. If it is incorrect, replace it with the new unit listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Wagon only: Remove the rear seat cushion and backs, the spare tire cover, and the mid-floor cover.

2. Remove the sending unit access cover.




3. Make sure the ignition is off. Then disconnect the 3-P connector from the sending unit.




4. Remove the five mounting nuts. Remove the sending unit from the fuel tank.




5. Measure the resistance between terminals A and B with the float at the Empty, 1/2, and Full positions.

6. If any resistance reading is not within specifications, replace the sending unit.

7. Reinstall all removed parts.


PARTS INFORMATION

Fuel gauge sending unit:

P/N 37800-SV4-A03, H/C 4645149