METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

• The combination meter assembly uses the fuel sender gauge assembly to determine the level of the fuel in the fuel tank. The resistance of the fuel sender gauge assembly will vary between approximately 15 Ω with the float at the full position, and 410 Ω with the float at the empty position. The combination meter assembly outputs auxiliary battery voltage through two resistors that are mounted inside the combination meter assembly. The combination meter assembly measures the voltage between the variable resistor in the fuel sender gauge and the two resistors mounted in the combination meter assembly. Voltage measured at this point will vary as the float of the fuel sender gauge is moved. The highest voltage observed should be approximately half of the auxiliary battery voltage.

PROCEDURE

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   PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (FUEL METER OPERATION)

   
   

   1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

   2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

   3. Turn the GTS on.

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

   5. Check the operation by referring to the table below.

      Table 2. Combination Meter

      Tester Display	Test Part	Control Range	Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Meter Operation	Fuel receiver gauge	OFF, Empty, 1/2, Full	-

      OK
      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

   
   
   • OKClick here
   • NG

     REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (Click here)

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   READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL INPUT)

   
   

   1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

   2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

   3. Turn the GTS on.

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

   5. Check the values by referring to the table below.

      Table 3. Combination Meter

      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: 58.5 L	-
      		Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4: 48.8 L
      		Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 32.5 L
      		Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4: 16.3 L
      		Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 6.5 L

      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

   
   
   • AClick here
   • B

     REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (Click here)

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   CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY)

   
   

   1. Disconnect the H14 combination meter assembly connector.

   2. Disconnect the P7 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition H14-26 (FR) - P7-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω H14-26 (FR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher H14-27 (FE) - P7-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω H14-27 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

   
   
   • OKClick here
   • NG

     REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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   INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

   
   
   1. 

      Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly (Click here).

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

   3. Check if the fuel sender gauge arm is deformed.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 Float level is F (upper) 13.5 to 16.5 Ω 1 - 2 Float level is between F (upper) and E (lower) 13.5 to 414.5 Ω (Gradually changes) 1 - 2 Float level is E (lower) 405.5 to 414.5 Ω

      Table 4. Text in Illustration

      *a	Front view of wire harness connector (to Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly)

   
   
   • OKClick here
   • NG

     REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (Click here)

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   CHECK CONNECTOR

   
   

   1. Visually check for deformation on the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connector.

      OK
      There is no deformation.

   
   
   • OK

     REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (Click here)

   • NG

     REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY (Click here)