METER / GAUGE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1500

DTC Code DTC Name
B1500 Fuel Sender Open Detected

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is output when the combination meter assembly detects a fuel sender gauge malfunction.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1500 When combination meter detects fuel sender gauge malfunction

  • Harness or connector

  • Combination meter assembly

  • Fuel suction with pump and gauge assembly

  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01VDWJE13
*a Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly
*b Fuel Suction with Pump and Gauge Tube Assembly
*c Combination Meter Assembly

PROCEDURE


  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FUEL METER OPERATION)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

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

    5. According to the display on the intelligent tester, perform the Active Test.

      Combination Meter
      Tester Display Test part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Meter Operation Fuel gauge EMPTY / 1/2 / FULL Vehicle is stopped and the engine idling
      OK
      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  2. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FUEL INPUT)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

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

    5. According to the display on the intelligent tester, read the Data List.

      Combination Meter
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Input

      Fuel sender gauge input/

      Min.: 0

      Max.: 127.5

      		 Fuel sender input value Unit: Liter
      OK
      Fuel value displayed on the tester is approximately the same as needle indication.

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

  3. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.


    2. for 1NR-FE and 1KR-FE:

      A01VHALE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly)

      		 - -

      1. Check that the float moves smoothly between F and E.

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

        Standard Resistance
        Tester Connection Float Level Float Position (mm (in.)) Specified Condition
        1 - 2 F 142 to 152 (5.591 to 5.984) 12.0 to 18.0 Ω
        1/2 71.1 to 76.1 (2.799 to 2.996) 208.3 Ω
        Warning 5.9 to 10.9 (0.232 to 0.429) 365.2 Ω
        E 0 (0) 405.0 to 415.0 Ω

    3. for 1ND-TV:

      A01VI6ME01
      *1 Warning
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly)

      		 - -

      1. Check that the float moves smoothly between F and E.

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

        Standard Resistance
        Tester Connection Float Level Float Position (mm (in.)) Specified Condition
        1 - 2 F 148.3 to 156.3 (5.839 to 6.154) 12.0 to 18.0 Ω
        1/2 82.5 to 86.5 (3.248 to 3.406) 208.3 Ω
        Warning 17.2 to 21.2 (0.677 to 0.835) 365.2 Ω
        E 0 (0) 405.0 to 415.0 Ω
        Result
        Result Proceed to
        OK A
        NG (for 1NR-FE) B
        NG (for 1KR-FE) C
        NG (for 1ND-TV) D

    4. Reinstall the fuel sender gauge assembly.


    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

  4. INSPECT FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01VKRIE09
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Fuel Suction with Pump and Gauge Tube Assembly)
      *b Connector A
      *c Connector B

      Remove the fuel suction with pump and gauge tube assembly.


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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A-2 (FS) - B-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      A-3 (FE) - B-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 1NR-FE) B
      NG (for 1KR-FE) C
      NG (for 1ND-TV) D

    3. Reinstall the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.


    B

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY Click here

    D

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION WITH PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - FUEL SUCTION W/PUMP AND GAUGE TUBE ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the F1 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the K17 fuel suction with pump and gauge tube assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F1-16 (L) - K17-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      F1-16 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      K17-3 (FE) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    4. Reconnect the fuel suction with pump and gauge tube assembly connector.

    5. Reconnect the combination meter assembly connector.


    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR