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What does the front fuel level sender do?

What does the front fuel level sender do?

The front fuel level sender operates between appox 250-50 ohms, the rear sender the same with 50 ohms empty and 250 ohms full. You cannot bypass either sender direct to VCM, Fuel Balance Module takes both readings and converts to a voltage from a VCM 5volt referance.

What kind of fuel does a GM Vortec use?

For instance, GM’s Vortec 4300 4.3 liter, Vortec 4800 4.8 liter and Vortec 5300 5.3 liter all run on regular 87 octane fuel. Using higher-octane fuel on these engines will not improve their performance.

What to look for in fuel system control module?

AFTER COMPLETING THE STEPS ABOVE, IF YOU FIND NO POWER AT THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE, AT THE DARK GREEN/WHITE WIRE, MOVE TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. AT THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, CHECK PIN 50, IN THE BLACK CONNECTOR, FOR 12 VOLTS WITH THE KEY ON, FROM THE DARK GREEN/WHITE WIRE.

What kind of gas does a Vortec 6000 use?

For instance, the Vortec 6000 6 liter Silverado will run on 87 octane but GM recommends you use premium fuel. The same is true of GM’s Chevrolet Volt.

The front fuel level sender operates between appox 250-50 ohms, the rear sender the same with 50 ohms empty and 250 ohms full. You cannot bypass either sender direct to VCM, Fuel Balance Module takes both readings and converts to a voltage from a VCM 5volt referance.

AFTER COMPLETING THE STEPS ABOVE, IF YOU FIND NO POWER AT THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE, AT THE DARK GREEN/WHITE WIRE, MOVE TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. AT THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, CHECK PIN 50, IN THE BLACK CONNECTOR, FOR 12 VOLTS WITH THE KEY ON, FROM THE DARK GREEN/WHITE WIRE.

Where is the fuel level sender on a 2000 K3500?

I just went through one on a 2000 K3500 and also found the wire harness damaged/wire open/broken near the connector. The front fuel level sender operates between appox 250-50 ohms, the rear sender the same with 50 ohms empty and 250 ohms full.

Can a fuel balance module bypass a VCM?

You cannot bypass either sender direct to VCM, Fuel Balance Module takes both readings and converts to a voltage from a VCM 5volt referance. The transfer pump will not operate unless primary fuel pump in front tank is running and Fuel Balance Module sends a ground to relay located on same bracket.

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