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 assembly malfunction via a direct line.

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1500

Both conditions are met:


  • The voltage at the IG power supply terminal of the combination meter assembly is between 9.5 and 11.5 V.

  • Average input signal of fuel sender gauge is 630 Ω or more 3 times consecutively.

  • Harness or connector

  • Combination meter assembly

  • Fuel suction with pump and gauge tube assembly

  • Fuel tank vent tube assembly

  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

Figure 1. except 5L-E (for 5Door)

B001DDOE01

Figure 2. except 5L-E (for 3Door)

B001DDOE02

Figure 3. for 5L-E

B001G72E13

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.

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, Max.: 127.5 Current fuel level displayed Unit: L
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel level data can be displayed on the GTS A
      Fuel level data cannot be displayed on the GTS B

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

  2. CHECK VEHICLE TYPE


    1. Check the vehicle type.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      except 5L-E A
      for 5L-E B

    B

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FUEL GAUGE CIRCUIT) Click here

    A

  3. CHECK FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE)

    B001HMAC65
    *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 Switch Condition Specified Condition
      G304-24 (FV) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.5 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  4. CHECK FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    B001HMAC66
    *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 Switch Condition Specified Condition
      G304-27 (FR) - G304-3 (FE&B) Engine switch on (IG) 0.2 to 4.7 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FUEL SUCTION PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the S5*1 or R51*2 fuel suction plate sub-assembly connector.


      • *1: for 5Door

      • *2: for 3Door

    2. Disconnect the G304 combination meter assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (for 5Door)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      S5-3 (FR) - G304-27 (FR) Always Below 1 Ω
      S5-2 (FE) - G304-3 (FE&B) Always Below 1 Ω
      S5-1 (FV) - G304-24 (FV) Always Below 1 Ω
      G304-27 (FR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      G304-3 (FE&B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      G304-24 (FV) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Standard Resistance (for 3Door)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R51-3 (FR) - G304-27 (FR) Always Below 1 Ω
      R51-2 (FE) - G304-3 (FE&B) Always Below 1 Ω
      R51-1 (FV) - G304-24 (FV) Always Below 1 Ω
      G304-27 (FR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      G304-3 (FE&B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      G304-24 (FV) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  6. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.


    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.


      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for Single Tank Type (for 1GR-FE) Click here for Single Tank Type (for 1KD-FTV) Click here for Single Tank Type (for 1GD-FTV) Click here for Single Tank Type (for 2TR-FE) Click here for Double Tank Type (for 1GR-FE) Click here for Double Tank Type (for 1KD-FTV) Click here for Double Tank Type (for 1GD-FTV) Click here for Double Tank Type (for 2TR-FE) Click here

    OK

  7. INSPECT FUEL SUCTION PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    B001HJWC89
    *A

    Component without harness connected

    (Fuel Suction Plate Sub-assembly)
    *1 for 5Door
    *2 for 3Door

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

      Standard Resistance (for 5Door)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      S5-1 (FV) - A-3 Always Below 1 Ω
      S5-2 (FE) - A-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      S5-3 (FR) - A-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      Standard Resistance (for 3Door)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R51-1 (FV) - A-3 Always Below 1 Ω
      R51-2 (FE) - A-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      R51-3 (FR) - A-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY for Single Tank Type (for 1GR-FE) Click here for Single Tank Type (for 1KD-FTV) Click here for Single Tank Type (for 1GD-FTV) Click here for Single Tank Type (for 2TR-FE) Click here for Double Tank Type (for 1GR-FE) Click here for Double Tank Type (for 1KD-FTV) Click here for Double Tank Type (for 1GD-FTV) Click here for Double Tank Type (for 2TR-FE) Click here

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FUEL GAUGE CIRCUIT)


    1. Disconnect the G6 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the S5 fuel sender gauge assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G6-9 (L) - S5-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      G6-24 (E) - S5-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      G6-21 (E2) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      G6-16 (L) or S5-2 (FS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      G6-15 (E) or S5-3 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  9. INSPECT FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      Click here

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  10. INSPECT FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY

    B001HJWC90
    *a

    Component without harness connected

    (Fuel Tank Vent Tube Assembly)

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      S5-2 (FS) - A-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      S5-3 (FE) - A-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY Click here