METER / GAUGE SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1500

DTC Code DTC Name
B1500 Fuel Sender Open Detected

DESCRIPTION

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

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1500 Fuel Sender Open Detected

Both conditions are met:


  • IG voltage is 10.5 V or higher.

  • Average input signal of fuel sender gauge is 550 Ω or more 3 times consecutively

  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

  • Harness or connector

  • Combination meter assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

B002IKTE02
*a Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly
*b Combination Meter Assembly

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be careful of flames.

Note

When replacing the combination meter assembly, make sure to replace it with a new one.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL INPUT)


    1. Using the GTS, read the Data List.

      Click here


      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List
      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Input Fuel input Min.: 0, Max.: 127.5 Current fuel level displayed Unit: Liter

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List
      Tester Display
      Fuel Input
      OK
      Fuel amount value displayed on the GTS is almost the same as the needle indication.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

  2. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.

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    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.

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      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY AND BODY GROUND)


    1. Disconnect the I10 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the b2 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
      I10-27 (FR) - b2-1 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      I10-28 (FE) - b2-2 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      I10-31 (ES) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      I10-27 (FR) or b2-1 (FS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      I10-28 (FE) or b2-2 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR