METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Fuel Receiver Gauge Display Malfunction

DESCRIPTION


  1. OPERATION

    The combination meter assembly uses the fuel injection volume signal from the ECM, fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly*1 to detect the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank assembly. Each gauge assembly has a variable resistor whose resistance changes according to the amount of fuel remaining. The gauge assemblies receive voltage from the combination meter assembly and change the voltage based on the resistance that changes according to the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank assembly. The combination meter assembly receives a fuel injection volume signal from the ECM and detects the voltage between each variable resistor and each resistor in the combination meter assembly, and operates the fuel receiver gauge.


    • *1: for AWD

  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 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 and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly*1.

    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 shift lever position and changes in the fuel level, output values from the fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly*1 are immediately reflected in the fuel receiver gauge reading. This control is called refueling judgment.


    • *1: for AWD

  3. REFUELING JUDGMENT CONDITIONS

    Note

    Add fuel with the ignition switch off to ensure safety and to enable refueling judgment so that an appropriate fuel receiver gauge reading is obtained. If it is necessary to add fuel with the ignition switch ON move the shift lever to P or N.


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

      With the ignition switch off, the fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly*1 detect 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 and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly*1 detect 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 engine running, the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in P or N, the fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly*1 detect 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 engine running, the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in any driving position, the fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly*1 detect a change of 15.0 liters (15.9 US qts, 13.2 Imp. qts) or more in the fuel level.


    • *1: for AWD

  4. PRECAUTION FOR REFUELING

    The fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly*1 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.


    • *1: for AWD

  5. FORCED RESET OF FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE

    When driving at 1.8 km/h (1 mph) or more, if the output values from the fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly*1 are different from the fuel receiver gauge reading by 15.0 liters (15.9 US qts, 13.2 Imp. qts) or more for approximately 2 minutes, output values from both gauge assemblies are immediately reflected in the fuel receiver gauge reading to compensate for a situation when refueling judgment cannot be made.


    • *1: for AWD

WIRING DIAGRAM

A002YU4E04

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 9.96 liters (10.5 US qts, 8.8 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

    CHECK FOR DTC Click here

    C

    CHECK FOR DTC Click here

    A

  2. CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output. (for 8NR-FTS)

      Click here


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

    2. Check if SFI system DTCs are output. (for 3ZR-FAE)

      Click here


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      SFI system DTCs are not output. A
      SFI system DTCs are output. (for 3ZR-FAE) B
      SFI system DTCs are output. (for 8NR-FTS) C

    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM Click here

    C

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM Click here

    A

  3. CHECK FOR DTC


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

      Click here


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC/EPB > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are not output. A
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are output. B

    B

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM Click here

    A

  4. 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 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 ON.

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

    6. Drive the vehicle at 1.75 km/h or more, then move the shift lever to P and turn the ignition switch off.

    7. Add 5.0 liters or more of fuel, turn the ignition switch 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 6 Click here

    A

  5. 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, fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly*1.


      • *1: for AWD

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Normal A
      Appearance of the fuel tank assembly is abnormal. (for 8NR-FTS with 2WD) B
      Appearance of the fuel tank assembly is abnormal. (for 8NR-FTS with AWD) C
      Appearance of the fuel tank assembly is abnormal. (for 3ZR-FAE) D
      There is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly. E
      The fuel tank assembly, fuel sender gauge assembly or No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly. (for AWD) F

    B

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY Click here

    D

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY Click here

    E

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

    F

    INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY OR NO. 2 FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY

    A

  6. READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL INPUT)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch 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.: 127.5 L

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates

        F (for 8NR-FTS with 2WD): 43.8 L

        F (for 8NR-FTS with AWD): 45.0 L

        F (for 3ZR-FAE): 44.0 L

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates

        3/4 (for 8NR-FTS with 2WD): 34.5 L

        3/4 (for 8NR-FTS with AWD): 36.0 L

        3/4 (for 3ZR-FAE): 34.6 L

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates

        1/2 (for 8NR-FTS with 2WD): 24.4 L

        1/2 (for 8NR-FTS with AWD): 26.1 L

        1/2 (for 3ZR-FAE): 24.5 L

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates

        1/4 (for 8NR-FTS with 2WD): 14.3 L

        1/4 (for 8NR-FTS with AWD): 14.1 L

        1/4 (for 3ZR-FAE): 14.4 L

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates

        E (for 8NR-FTS with 2WD): 5.0 L

        E (for 8NR-FTS with AWD): 5.0 L

        E (for 3ZR-FAE): 5.0 L

      		 Unit :Liter

      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

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY, NO. 2 FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE)


    1. Disconnect the F4 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the M14*1 or M75*2 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connector.

    3. Disconnect the M76 No. 2 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connector.*2

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      M14-1 (FV) - F4-16 (FV)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      M14-2 (FE) - F4-15 (EE&B)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      M14-3 (FR) - F4-23 (FR)*1 Always Below 1 Ω
      M14-1 (FV) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      M14-2 (FE) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      M14-3 (FR) - Body ground*1 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      M75-1 (FV) - F4-16 (FV)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      M75-2 (FE) - F4-15 (EE&B)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      M75-3 (FR) - F4-23 (FR)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      M75-1 (FV) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      M75-2 (FE) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      M75-3 (FR) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      M76-1 (FV) - F4-16 (FV)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      M76-2 (FE) - F4-15 (EE&B)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      M76-3 (FR) - F4-22 (FR2)*2 Always Below 1 Ω
      M76-1 (FV) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      M76-2 (FE) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      M76-3 (FR) - Body ground*2 Always 10 kΩ or higher

      • *1: for 2WD

      • *2: for AWD

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  8. INSPECT FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.


    2. A002YUSC61
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Fuel Suction Tube with Pump and Gauge Assembly)

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A-1 (FV) - B-3 Always Below 1 Ω
      A-2 (FE) - B-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      A-3 (FR) - B-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 8NR-FTS with 2WD) B
      NG (for 8NR-FTS with AWD) C
      NG (for 3ZR-FAE) D

    B

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    D

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  9. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.


    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.


      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 8NR-FTS with AWD) B
      NG (for 8NR-FTS with 2WD) C
      NG (for 3ZR-FAE) D

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    D

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

  10. INSPECT NO. 2 FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the No. 2 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly.

      Click here

    2. A002YUSC63
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (No. 2 Fuel Suction Tube with Pump and Gauge Assembly )

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

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

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  11. INSPECT NO. 2 FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly.

      Click here

    2. Inspect the No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPLACE NO. 2 FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

  12. CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output. (for 8NR-FTS)

      Click here


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

    2. Check if SFI system DTCs are output. (for 3ZR-FAE)

      Click here


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      SFI system DTCs are not output. A
      SFI system DTCs are output. (for 8NR-FTS) B
      SFI system DTCs are output. (for 3ZR-FAE) C

    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM Click here

    C

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM Click here

    A

  13. CHECK FOR DTC


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

      Click here


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC/EPB > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are not output. A
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are output. B

    B

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM Click here

    A

  14. CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Check for DTCs.

      Click here


      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

    B

    GO TO DTC B1500 Click here

    A

  15. 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 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 6 Click here

  16. CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output. (for 8NR-FTS)

      Click here


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

    2. Check if SFI system DTCs are output. (for 3ZR-FAE)

      Click here


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      SFI system DTCs are not output. A
      SFI system DTCs are output. (for 8NR-FTS) B
      SFI system DTCs are output. (for 3ZR-FAE) C

    B

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM Click here

    C

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM Click here

    A

  17. CHECK FOR DTC


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

      Click here


      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC/EPB > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are not output. A
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are output. B

    B

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM Click here

    A

  18. 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, fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Normal A
      Appearance of the fuel tank assembly is abnormal. (for 8NR-FTS with 2WD) B
      Appearance of the fuel tank assembly is abnormal. (for 8NR-FTS with AWD) C
      Appearance of the fuel tank assembly is abnormal. (for 3ZR-FAE) D
      There is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly. E
      The fuel tank assembly, fuel sender gauge assembly or No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly. F

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY Click here

    D

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY Click here

    E

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

    F

    INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY OR NO. 2 FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY