Low Fuel Indicator Light Test - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

Fuel Supply System
Low Fuel Indicator Light Test
NOTE: For the low fuel indicator circuit diagram, see
page 22-60.
1. Check the No. 9 BACK UP LIGHT INSTRUMENT
LIGHT (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/
relay box before testing.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Drain the fuel tank: Remove the fuel return line
from the fuel pressure regulator, and attach a
suitable hose to the regulator fitting. Place the
other end of the hose in a container suitable for
gasoline. Start the engine, and run it until the tank
is empty (the engine stalls).
4. Add Jess than 8.50(2.2 U.S. Gal, 1.8lmp. Gal) of fuel,
and turn the ignition switch ON (II). The low fuel
indicator light should come on within 4 minutes.
• If the light comes on within 4 minutes, go to step
9.
• If the light does not come on within 4 minutes, go
to step 5.
5. Remove the spare tire lid.
6. Remove the access panel from the floor.
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the
fuel pump 5P connector.
8. Connect the fuel pump 5P connector terminals No.
1 and No. 3 with a jumper wire.
• If the light comes on, replace the fuel gauge
sending unit (see page 11-129).
• If the light does not come on, check for:
- an open in the LT GRN/RED wire between the
fuel gauge sending unit and the fuel gauge
assembly.
- a blown bulb.
- a poor ground (G552).
F U E L P U M P 5P C O N N E C T O R
( B L K )
J U M P E R W I R E
( L T G R N / R E D )
W i r e s i d e o f f e m a l e t e r m i n a l s
9. Add 4 fl of fuel (1.1 U.S. Gal, 0.9 Imp. Gal). The light
should go off within 4 minutes.
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