METER / GAUGE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1500

DESCRIPTION

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

• *1: except Sedan and Multi-information Display (Color Type)

• *2: for Sedan and Multi-information Display (Color Type)

WIRING DIAGRAM

PROCEDURE

1. 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 the 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.: 127.5 L	for Gasoline: for Hatchback, Wagon Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 44.7 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 25.0 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 5.0 L for Sedan Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 49.1 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 27.7 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 6.0 L for Diesel: for Hatchback, Wagon Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 44.1 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 25.0 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 5.0 L for Sedan Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 48.3 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 28.9 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 5.2 L	-

      
      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List

      Tester Display
      Fuel Input

      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 for Hatchback, Wagon: Click here REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY for Sedan: Click here

   B

2. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

   
   
   1. 

      *a	Front view of wire harness connector (to Combination Meter Assembly)

      Disconnect the E46 combination meter assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition E46-16 (L) - E46-15 (E) Always 13.5 to 414.5 Ω

      Result
      Proceed to OK NG

   
   

   OK

   REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY for Hatchback, Wagon: Click here REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY for Sedan: Click here

   NG

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

   
   

   1. Disconnect the L20 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly*1 or fuel tank vent tube sub-assembly*2 connector.

      
      

      • *1: for Gasoline

      • *2: for Diesel

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition E46-16 (L) - L20-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω E46-16 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher E46-15 (E) - L20-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω E46-15 (E) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result
      Proceed to OK NG

   
   

   NG

   REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

   OK

4. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      for 1NR-FE: Click here

      for 1ZR-FAE: Click here

      for 2ZR-FE: Click here

      for 1ZR-FE: Click here

      for 8NR-FTS: Click here

      for 1ND-TV (except Sedan): Click here

      for 1ND-TV (for Sedan): Click here

      for 1WW: Click here

   2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      for 1NR-FE: Click here

      for 1ZR-FAE: Click here

      for 2ZR-FE: Click here

      for 1ZR-FE: Click here

      for 8NR-FTS: Click here

      for 1ND-TV (except Sedan): Click here

      for 1ND-TV (for Sedan): Click here

      for 1WW: Click here

      Result
      Proceed to OK NG

   
   

   NG

   REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 1NR-FE: Click here REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 1ZR-FAE: Click here REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 2ZR-FE: Click here REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 1ZR-FE: Click here REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 8NR-FTS: Click here REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 1ND-TV (except Sedan): Click here REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 1ND-TV (for Sedan): Click here REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 1WW: Click here

   OK

5. CHECK CONNECTOR

   
   

   1. Visually check for deformation on the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly*1 or fuel tank vent tube sub-assembly*2 connector.

      
      

      • *1: for Gasoline

      • *2: for Diesel

      OK
      There is no deformation.

      Result
      Result Proceed to OK A NG (for Gasoline) B NG (for Diesel) C

   
   

   A

   REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY for Hatchback, Wagon: Click here REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY for Sedan: Click here

   B

   REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 1NR-FE: Click here REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 1ZR-FAE: Click here REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 2ZR-FE: Click here REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 1ZR-FE: Click here REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY for 8NR-FTS: Click here

   C

   REPLACE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY for 1ND-TV (except Sedan): Click here REPLACE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY for 1ND-TV (for Sedan): Click here REPLACE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY for 1WW: Click here