B1204 MERCURY - Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Ground

B1204 MERCURY Possible Causes

• Faulty Fuel Level Sensor Unit
• Fuel Level Sensor Unit harness is open or shorted
• Fuel Level Sensor Unit circuit poor electrical connection

How is the B1204 MERCURY code repair?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

What is the cost to diagnose the B1204 MERCURY code

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1204 MERCURY code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

Possible Symptoms

• Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

B1204 MERCURY Meaning

The fuel pump module is hardwired to the Instrument Cluster (IC). The fuel level sensor (part of the pump module) is a variable resistor actuated by a float with resistance ranging between 180 ohms ± 4 ohms at empty (E) to 10 ohms ± 2 ohms at full (F). The instrument cluster (IC) provides a reference voltage to the fuel pump module on the input circuit. As the fuel level changes, the fuel level sensor float moves up or down according to the fuel level altering the fuel level signal voltage through the resistor. The instrument cluster (IC) interprets this signal and commands the fuel gauge pointer to sweep to the correct level.

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Repair Importance Level:3 Repair Difficulty Level:3