METER / GAUGE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1500

DTC Code DTC Name
B1500 Fuel Sender Open Detected

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored when the combination meter sub-assembly detects a fuel sender gauge malfunction via a direct line.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1500

When IG voltage is 9.5 V or more and the following condition is detected:


  1. Fuel sender gauge operation malfunction

  • Harness or connector

  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

  • Combination meter sub-assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

A005DWJE55

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL INPUT)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.

    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      Combination Meter
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Input Fuel input/Min.: 0, Max.: 127.5

      10th segment comes on:

      39.8 to 45.0

      		 Unit: Liter

      9th segment comes on:

      36.2 to 39.8

      8th segment comes on:

      32.6 to 36.2

      7th segment comes on:

      28.6 to 32.6

      6th segment comes on:

      24.4 to 28.6

      5th segment comes on:

      20.1 to 24.4

      4th segment comes on:

      16.0 to 20.1

      3rd segment comes on:

      12.5 to 16.0

      2nd segment comes on:

      8.6 to 12.5

      1st segment comes on:

      4.8 to 8.6
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel level data can be displayed on the GTS (w/o Multi-information display). A
      Fuel level data can be displayed on the GTS (w/ Multi-information display). B
      Fuel level data cannot be displayed on the GTS. C

    A

    REPLACE METER CIRCUIT PLATE Click here

    B

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

  2. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. A005C36E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Combination Meter Sub-assembly)

      Disconnect the L27 combination meter sub-assembly connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L27-12 (L) - L27-13 (ES 2) Always 12 to 415 Ω
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK (w/o Multi-information display) A
      OK (w/ Multi-information display) B
      NG C

    A

    REPLACE METER CIRCUIT PLATE Click here

    B

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the R11 fuel suction with pump and gauge tube assembly connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L27-12 (L) - R11-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      L27-12 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      L27-13 (ES 2) - R11-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      L27-13 (ES 2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly Click here.

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK (w/o Multi-information display) A
      OK (w/ Multi-information display) B
      NG C

    A

    REPLACE METER CIRCUIT PLATE Click here

    B

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here