1998 JAGUAR X308 fuel sensor

P a
rts List
The fuel level sensor is mounte d on the fuel tank vertical face and reacts to level changes via a float and pivot which is
connected to a potentiometer. As the fuel level drops the resistance increases.
The fuel level sensor can be serviced without removing the tank.
It e
m
Par
t
Number
De
scr
iption
1—Lockin
g rin
g
2—Fue
l
level sensor
3—Seal

Fuel
Level Sensor

Fuel Tank and Lines - Fuel Tank and Li
nes
D
iagn
osis and Testing
Sym
p
tom Chart
Sy
m
ptom Chart
Pinpoint test A: P1230
S
p
ecial Tool(s)

D
i
gital multimeter

Generi
c scan tool


F
u
el tank sender (sensor) unit wrench
18G 1001
Sy m
ptom
Possib
l
e Sources
Acti
o
n
D
T
C P1230 Fuel pump relay
malfunction
Re lay
failure
Harness fault
Connector loose or corroded
Connector pins(s) bent or tracking between connections
Ground failure
*
*
*
*
*
GO to Pinpoint

Test A
*
D
T
C P1646 Secondary fuel pump
relay malfunction
Re lay
failure
Harness fault
Connector loose or corroded
Connector pins(s) bent or tracking between connections
Ground failure
*
*
*
*
*
GO to Pinpoint

Test B

*
D
T
C P0460 Fuel level sensor circuit
malfunction
Worn
or damaged sensor tracks
Harness fault
Connector loose or corroded
Connector pin/s bent or tracking between connections
Fuel level sensor to instrument pack circui ts intermittent short
or open circuit or high resistance. Fuel level sensor failure
Instrument pack fault (inc orrect fuel level data)
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
GO to Pinpoint

Test C
*
P
INPOINT TES
T A : A: P1230
T
E
ST CONDITIONS
D
E
TAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1
: RETRIEV
E DTCS
•
NOTE
: Battery and or ECM disconnection prior to scanning wi
ll erase all data, ensure that the correct DTC is present.

Conne
ct the scan tool
1
Have the DTC(s) and fr

eeze
frame data been recorded?
Yes GO to C2
C2
: CHECK CONTINUITY FUEL SENSOR
W

ith connectors BT014 and BT015 disconnected check
the resistance between the fuel level sensor pins.
1
Is
the resistance >70 and <1000 OHM?
Yes GO to C3
No Renew the level sensor and test the system for normal
operation.
C3
: CHECK FOR SHORT TO GROUND

Fu
el Tank and Lines - Fuel Level Sensor
Remov
a
l and Installation
Removal

Ins
tallation

1.
WA
RNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE
WARNING NOTES GIVEN IN SECTIO N 100-00 (UNDER THE HEADING
'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414
-01
Battery, Mounting and Cables
.
2.
Drain
the fuel tank using a suitable suction pump/tanker. If the On-
board Refueling Vapour Recovery (ORVR) system is fitted, refer to
Section 310
-00 Fu
el System
- Gen
e
ral Information
.
3. Remov
e the trunk front liner. For additional information, refer to
Section 501
-05 Interior Trim
and Ornamentation
.

4. D
isconnect the harness co
nnections to the sensor.

5. U
sing special tool 18G 1001, remo
ve the sensor retaining ring.

6.
Remov
e the sensor assembly and discard the seal.
1. Fitting a new level sensor is the reverse of the removal procedure,
noting that a new seal must be fitted.

1.
If fitted, disconnect the
wiring to the accelerometer.
2. Disconnect the wiring to the fuel level sensor harness.

3.
Disc
onnect the wiring to
the fuel pump connector.
4. If fitted, disconnect the wi ring to the pressure sensor
connector.

14 . R
emove fuel filler
latch box drain pipe.
1. Cut and remove the ratche t strap securing the drain
pipe to the filler tube.
2. Disconnect the drain pipe from the fuel filler latch box.
3. Pull the drain pipe th rough the body grommet and
remove.

15 . Di
sconnect the vapo
ur outlet pipe.
Relea
se the quick-fit coupling .
Plu
g
the vapour pipes.

16 . D
isconnect the fuel filler la
tch box from the filler tube.
Open t
he fuel filler flap
and remove the filler cap.
1. Remove the spring ring se curing the fuel filler latch
box to the filler neck.
2. Pull the fuel filler latch box free of the filler tube.
17. Detach the tank retaining straps.
Tape or tie the two reta i
ning straps/brackets to the rear
scuttle to allow tank removal.

pipe.
3
. Tie the drain pipe to th
e filler tube using a ratchet
strap. Trim strap.

10
.
Reconnect the trunk harness connections.
1. If fitted, connect the wi ring to the accelerometer.
2. Connect the wiring to the fuel level sensor harness.
3. Connect the wiring to th e fuel pump connector.
4. If fitted, connect the wiring to the pressure sensor connector.

11
.
Reconnect the lefthand side trunk harness if it has been
necessary to move it for access. Route the harness behind both
the filler tube and breather or pressure relief pipe.
1. Fit the harness securing cl ip to the mounting bracket.
2. Connect the fuel flap lock actuator connector.
3. Connect the lefthand rear lamp harness connector.
4. If applicable, feed the side marker lamp harness through the access hole in the floor and reseat the
sealing grommet.
On
the underside of the vehicl
e, fit the side marker lamp
connector and fix the harness to the securing clips.

12
.
On the underside of the vehicle, fit the drain pipe to the
securing clip.
13. On the underside of the vehicle, reconnect the fuel feed and
return pipes.
R
emove the plugs from the tank
and fuel feed and return

Engine Management Fuse Box

Heelboard Fuse Box - Right hand side
Fuse NoRating
(amps)Circuit
120Adaptive damping
215Intercooler water pump (Supercharger)
325Starter solenoid.
45Engine control module.
510Fuel injectors.
65Transmission control module
7-Not used.
810Air conditioning compressor clutch.
930Throttle motor.
105Engine control module, Park/Neutr al switch, cruise control VSV 1 and 2 (where fitted), EGR valves.
11-Not used.
1210Air flowmeter, VVT solenoids.
13-Not used.
1410HO2S sensor heaters (where fitted ), EVAP valve, ignition coils relay, throttle motor relay, AC
compressor clutch relay, radi ator fans control module, CCV.
1530Windscreen left-hand heater.
165Control module compartment cooling fan.
1730Windscreen right-hand heater.
1810Ignition coils, ignition amplifier.
Fuse NoRating (amps)Circuit
120Left-hand seat control module.
215Door lock relay, door locking actuators.
315Body processor module.
410Door mirror heaters, mirror foldback.
55Radio telephone.
610Air conditioning.
720Body processor module (column motor power).
85Rear window switchpack, passenger door switchpack.
95Passenger seat switchpack.