METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction

DESCRIPTION


  1. FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION


    1. OPERATION

      The combination meter assembly uses the fuel sender gauge assembly to detect the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank assembly. The Hall IC built into the fuel sender gauge assembly changes the output voltage according to the amount of fuel remaining. The combination meter assembly receives fuel injection volume signals from the ECM and detects the voltage output from the fuel sender gauge assembly and operates the fuel receiver gauge.

  2. FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE READING


    1. During normal driving:

      As the fuel level in the fuel tank assembly changes when driving on a hill or applying the brakes, the fuel receiver gauge reading is updated according to the fuel injection volume during normal driving. However, as the fuel injection volume measurement has a margin of error, the value is indicated after correction by input values from the fuel sender gauge assembly.

    2. During refueling:

      The fuel level in the fuel tank assembly rises rapidly when fuel is added. If the averaging process that is used during normal driving is used in this case, the fuel receiver gauge reading cannot be updated promptly. Therefore, when it is judged that fuel is being added to the vehicle based on the changes in the fuel level, output values from the fuel sender gauge assembly is immediately reflected in the fuel receiver gauge reading. This control is called refueling judgment.

  3. Note

    Add fuel with the ignition switch off to ensure safety and to enable refueling judgment so that an appropriate fuel receiver gauge reading will be obtained.

    REFUELING JUDGMENT CONDITIONS


    1. Normal judgment condition (When normal refueling method is used)

      With the ignition switch off, the fuel sender gauge assembly detects a change of 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts) or more in the fuel level.

    2. Other judgment conditions (When other refueling method is used)

      Any of the following conditions is met:


      • With the vehicle and engine stopped and the ignition switch ON, the fuel sender gauge assembly detects a change of 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts) or more in the fuel level.

      • With the vehicle stopped, the ignition switch is ON, the fuel sender gauge assembly detects a change of 15.0 liters (15.9 US qts, 13.2 Imp. qts) or more in the fuel level.

  4. PRECAUTION FOR REFUELING


    1. The fuel sender gauge assembly cannot detect changes in the fuel level within certain ranges (around points E and F). Therefore, even if 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts) or more of fuel is added, refueling judgment may not be performed and the fuel receiver gauge reading may not change when fuel level is within such ranges.

    2. The fuel sender gauge reading takes approximately 25 seconds to rise from point E to F. If the vehicle is driven while the fuel sender gauge reading is rising, the fuel sender gauge reading will stop rising. After the fuel sender gauge reading stops rising, normal fuel sender gauge reading operation begins. The fuel sender gauge reading takes approximately 1 minute per 1 liter (1.1 US qts, 0.9 Imp. qts) to rise while the vehicle is being driven, and takes approximately 7 minutes per 1 liter (1.1 US qts, 0.9 Imp. qts) to rise while the vehicle is stopped.

  5. FORCED RESET OF FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE

    When driving at a vehicle speed of 1.8 km/h (1 mph) or more, if the output value from the fuel sender gauge assembly is different from the fuel receiver gauge reading by 15.0 liters (15.9 US qts, 13.2 Imp. qts) or more for approximately 5 minutes, the output value from the fuel sender gauge assembly is immediately reflected in the fuel receiver gauge reading to compensate for a situation when refueling judgment cannot be made.

WIRING DIAGRAM

B006YN8E01

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When replacing the combination meter assembly, always replace it with a new one. If a combination meter assembly which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in it will not match the information from the vehicle and a DTC may be stored.

Tech Tips

The fuel level warning light will come on when the fuel level is below 9.1 liters (9.6 US qts, 8.0 Imp. qts).

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK SYMPTOMS


    1. Ask the customer about the problem symptoms.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Malfunction occurs when adding fuel (Even after adding fuel, reading does not increase at all or increases very slowly, etc.) A
      Malfunction occurs during normal driving (The reading does not change, decreases quickly or decreases when the vehicle is not being driven, etc.) (The problem symptom recurs) B
      Malfunction occurs during normal driving (The reading does not change, decreases quickly or decreases when the vehicle is not being driven, etc.) (The problem symptom does not recur) C

    B

    PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS Click here

    C

    CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM) Click here

    A

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS

    B006ZDNC02
    *a Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)
    *b Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)
    *c Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)
    *d Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)
    *e Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)
    *f Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)
    *g Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)
    *h Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.

    5. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.


      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender E) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty) Fuel receiver gauge (Empty) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning) Fuel receiver gauge (Warning) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4) Fuel receiver gauge (1/4) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2) Fuel receiver gauge (1/2) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4) Fuel receiver gauge (3/4) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Full) Fuel receiver gauge (Full) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender F) ON -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)
      OK
      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM)


    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for A25A-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here
    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for A25A-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module): Click here
    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for 2GR-FKS: Click here
    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for 2AR-FE: Click here

    A

  4. CHECK FOR DTC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)


    1. Check if vehicle stability control system DTCs are output.


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    B

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM Click here

    A

  5. CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION BY ADDING FUEL


    1. Record the fuel receiver gauge reading.

    2. If the fuel tank assembly is almost full, drain 20 liters (21.1 US qts, 17.6 Imp. qts) or more of fuel. (This is not necessary when the fuel tank assembly is sufficiently below full.)

    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to reset the fuel receiver gauge.

      Tech Tips

      Check that the ignition switch is turned off before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    4. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal and turn the ignition switch to ON.

    5. Check that the fuel receiver gauge has been reset.

    6. Drive the vehicle at 1.8 km/h (1 mph) or more, then move the shift lever to P and turn the ignition switch off.

    7. Add 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts) or more of fuel, turn the ignition switch to ON, and check that the fuel receiver gauge reading increases in proportion to the amount of fuel added.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel receiver gauge reading increases in proportion to the amount of fuel added A
      Fuel receiver gauge reading does not change even when fuel is added B

    B

    GO TO STEP 7 Click here

    A

  6. INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Inspect the fuel tank assembly for deformation, foreign matter or an improperly installed fuel receiver gauge, as this may be the cause of the fuel receiver gauge malfunction.


    1. Visually check the fuel tank assembly for any abnormalities.

    2. Check if there is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly.

    3. Check the installation condition of the fuel tank assembly and fuel sender gauge assembly.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Normal A
      Appearance of the fuel tank assembly is abnormal B
      There is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly C
      The fuel tank assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly D

    B

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY for A25A-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here
    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY for A25A-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module): Click here
    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY for 2GR-FKS: Click here
    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY for 2AR-FE: Click here

    C

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

    D

    INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY

    A

  7. READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL INPUT)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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

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


      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List
      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Input Fuel input Min.: 0 L, Max.: 655.35 L or Unset

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 54.5 L

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4: 45.5 L

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 30.3 L

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4: 15.2 L

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 6.1 L

      		 -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List
      Tester Display
      Fuel Input
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel level data displayed on the GTS is almost the same as the fuel receiver gauge indication A
      Fuel level data displayed on the GTS differs from the fuel receiver gauge indication B

    B

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  8. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE)

    B006Y7LC50
    *a

    Component with harness connected

    (Combination Meter Assembly)

    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      K21-15 (FV) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 4.5 to 5.5 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  9. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    B006Y7LC51
    *a

    Component with harness connected

    (Combination Meter Assembly)

    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      K21-14 (FR) - K21-33 (FE) Ignition switch ON 0.3 to 4.6 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

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


    1. Disconnect the R44 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the K21 combination meter assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R44-3 (FS) - K21-14 (FR) Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-2 (FE) - K21-33 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-1 (FV) - K21-15 (FV) Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-3 (FS) or K21-14 (FR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      R44-2 (FE) or K21-33 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      R44-1 (FV) or K21-15 (FV) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  11. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      for A25A-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here

      for A25A-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module): Click here

      for 2GR-FKS: Click here

      for 2AR-FE: Click here

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      for A25A-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here

      for A25A-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module): Click here

      for 2GR-FKS: Click here

      for 2AR-FE: Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for A25A-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here
    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for A25A-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module) Click here
    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 2GR-FKS: Click here
    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 2AR-FE: Click here

    OK

  12. INSPECT FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    B0071H6C95
    *a

    Component without harness connected

    (Fuel Suction Tube with Pump and Gauge Assembly)

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R44-1 (FV) - A-3 Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-2 (FE) - A-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-3 (FS) - A-1 Always Below 1 Ω

      R44-1 (FV) - R44-3 (FS)

      or

      A-3 - A-1

      		 Always 10 kΩ or higher

      R44-1 (FV) - R44-2 (FE)

      or

      A-3 - A-2

      		 Always 10 kΩ or higher

      R44-2 (FE) - R44-3 (FS)

      or

      A-2 - A-1

      		 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY for A25A-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here
    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY for A25A-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module): Click here
    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 2GR-FKS: Click here
    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 2AR-FE: Click here

  13. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS

    B006ZDNC02
    *a Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)
    *b Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)
    *c Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)
    *d Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)
    *e Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)
    *f Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)
    *g Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)
    *h Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.

    5. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.


      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender E) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty) Fuel receiver gauge (Empty) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning) Fuel receiver gauge (Warning) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4) Fuel receiver gauge (1/4) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2) Fuel receiver gauge (1/2) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4) Fuel receiver gauge (3/4) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Full) Fuel receiver gauge (Full) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender F) ON -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)
      OK
      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  14. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM)


    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for A25A-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here
    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for A25A-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module): Click here
    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for 2GR-FKS: Click here
    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for 2AR-FE: Click here

    A

  15. CHECK FOR DTC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)


    1. Check if vehicle stability control system DTCs are output.


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    B

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM Click here

    A

  16. CHECK FOR DTC (METER / GAUGE SYSTEM)


    1. Check if meter / gauge system DTCs are output.


      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B150013 is not output A
      DTC B150013 is output B

    B

    GO TO B150013 Click here

    A

  17. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE


    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to reset the fuel receiver gauge.

      Tech Tips

      Check that the ignition switch is turned off before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal and turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Check if the fuel receiver gauge reading corresponds with the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank assembly.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel receiver gauge reading corresponds with the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank assembly A
      Fuel receiver gauge reading does not correspond with the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank assembly B

    A

    END

    B

    GO TO STEP 7 Click here

  18. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM)


    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for A25A-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here
    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for A25A-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module): Click here
    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for 2GR-FKS: Click here
    GO TO SFI SYSTEM for 2AR-FE: Click here

    A

  19. CHECK FOR DTC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)


    1. Check if vehicle stability control system DTCs are output.


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    B

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM Click here

    A

  20. INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Inspect the fuel tank assembly for deformation, foreign matter or an improperly installed fuel receiver gauge, as this may be the cause of the fuel receiver gauge malfunction.


    1. Visually check the fuel tank assembly for any abnormalities.

    2. Check if there is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly.

    3. Check the installation condition of the fuel tank assembly and fuel sender gauge assembly.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Normal A
      Appearance of the fuel tank assembly is abnormal B
      There is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly C
      The fuel tank assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly D

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY for A25A-FKS (w/ Canister Pump Module): Click here
    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY for A25A-FKS (w/o Canister Pump Module): Click here
    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY for 2GR-FKS: Click here
    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY for 2AR-FE: Click here

    C

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

    D

    INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY