METER / GAUGE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1500

DTC Code DTC Name
B1500 Fuel Sender Open Detected

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored when the combination meter 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:


  • Average input signal of fuel sender gauge is 528 Ω or more 3 times consecutively

  • Harness or connector

  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

  • Fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly

  • Combination meter assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01W5NLE39

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL INPUT)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine 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 L, Max.: 127.5 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 58.5 L -
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 32.5 L
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 6.5 L
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel level data can be displayed on the GTS and DTC B1500 is output. A
      Fuel level data cannot be displayed on the GTS. B

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

  2. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01W3W2E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Combination Meter Assembly)

      Disconnect the H14 combination meter assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      H14-27 (FR) - H14-28 (FE) Always 13.5 to 414.5 Ω

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

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


    1. Disconnect the P7 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      H14-27 (FR) - P7-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      H14-27 (FR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      H14-28 (FE) - P7-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      H14-28 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly (See page for 2AR-FE, for 2GR-FE, Click here for 6AR-FSE).

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly (See page for 2AR-FE, for 2GR-FE, Click here for 6AR-FSE).

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2AR-FE) B
      NG (for 2GR-FE) C
      NG (for 6AR-FSE) D

    B

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    D

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  5. CHECK CONNECTOR


    1. Visually check for deformation on the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connector.

      OK
      There is no deformation.
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2AR-FE) B
      NG (for 2GR-FE) C
      NG (for 6AR-FSE) D

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    D

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here