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 malfunction via a direct line.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1500

When IG voltage is 9.5 V or more and the following condition is detected:

  1. Fuel sender gauge operation malfunction

  • Harness or connector

  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

  • Combination meter assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

A011R3ZE35

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL INPUT)

    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the Techstream on.

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

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

      Combination Meter
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Input Fuel input/Min.: 0, Max.: 127.5 Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 57.0 Unit: Liter
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4: 48.3
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 32.2
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4: 16.1
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 6.4
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel level data can be displayed on the Techstream and DTC B1500 is output. A
      Fuel level data cannot be displayed on the Techstream. B
    B

    INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

  2. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect the I18 combination meter assembly connector.

      A011SNGE02

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I18-18 (FR) - I18-17 (FE) Always 13.5 to 414.5 Ω
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Combination Meter Assembly)
    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY) Click here

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

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

    1. Disconnect the N11 fuel sender gauge assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I18-18 (FR) - N11-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      I18-18 (FR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      I18-17 (FE) - N11-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      I18-17 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly Click here for 2AR-FE, Click here for 2GR-FE).

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly Click here for 2AR-FE, Click here for 2GR-FE).

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 2AR-FE) B
      NG (for 2GR-FE) C
    B

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here