INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFORMATION 8C-3
Diagnosis
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
On-Vehicle Service
Low Fuel Warning System
OPERATION
This light comes ON for 4 seconds after ignition switch is turned
to ON position, and goes out.
However, in insufficient fuel level, this light indicates low fuel level
by the following operation.
Low fuel warning light operation :
SYSTEM INSPECTION
1) Confirm that low fuel warning light comes ON for 4 seconds
after ignition switch turned to ON position, and goes out.
2) Remove fuel pump assembly referring to “FUEL TANK” in
Section 6C.
3) Check fuel sender gauge referring to “FUEL SENDER
GAUGE” under “ON-VEHICLE SERVICE” in this Section.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Low fuel warning light
does not come ON
after ignition switch
turns to ON position
Bulb blown Check bulb.
IG METER fuse blown Check fuse.
Combination meter internal circuit faulty Check combination meter.
Wiring or grounding faulty Repair.
Low fuel warning light
comes ON steady or
flashing
Low fuel Refill fuel.
Combination meter internal circuit faulty Check combination meter.
Fuel gauge unit faulty Check fuel gauge unit.
Wiring or grounding faulty Repair.
Low fuel warning
light operation
Fuel level in fuel tank
OFF 6.0 litre (1.32 gal/Imp) or more
ON 2.9 – 6.0 litre (0.64 – 1.32 gal/Imp)
Flashing 0 – 2.9 litre (0 – 0.64 gal/Imp)
NOTE:
Low fuel warning light turns off until fuel level in fuel tank
is more than 10 litre (2.2 gal/Imp) if it is turned ON or
flashing once.