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 the fuel sender gauge malfunction.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1500 When combination meter detects fuel sender gauge malfunction

  • Harness or connector


  • Combination meter assembly


  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

A0118DFE01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE


  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FUEL METER)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

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

    5. According to the display on the intelligent tester, perform the Active Test.

      Combination Meter
      Item Test part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Meter Operation Fuel gauge

      EMPTY: Segment No. 1 flashes

      1/2: Segments No. 1 to No. 3 illuminate

      FULL: Segments No. 1 to No. 6 illuminate

      		 -
      OK
      Fuel receiver gauge segments are illuminated in accordance with the intelligent tester instructions.

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  2. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FUEL INPUT)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

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

    5. According to the display on the intelligent tester, read the Data List.

      Combination Meter
      Item Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Input

      Fuel sender gauge input

      Min.: 0

      Max.: 127.5

      		 Fuel sender input value Unit: Liter
      OK
      Fuel input signal displayed on the intelligent tester is approximately the same as the fuel receiver gauge indication.

    NG

    INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

  3. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      Tech Tips


      A0119I8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly)

      		 - -

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Float Level Float Position (mm (in.)) Specified Condition
      1 (-) - 2 (+) F 42.5 to 57.7 (1.673 to 2.272) 161 to 178.5 Ω
      1/2 27.6 to 34.7 (1.087 to 1.366) 277 Ω
      Warning 10.7 to 17.9 (0.421 to 0.705) 372 Ω
      E 0 386 to 415 Ω
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 1KR-FE) B
      NG (for 1NR-FE) C
      NG (for 1ND-TV) D

    3. Reinstall the fuel sender gauge assembly.


    B

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    D

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

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


    1. A0119GKE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Combination Meter Assembly)
      *b

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly)

      Disconnect the combination meter assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the fuel sender gauge assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connector Condition Specified Condition
      D1-3 (L) - L2-1 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      D1-3 (L) or L2-1 (FS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      D1-8 (FUS-) - L2-2 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      D1-8 (FUS-) or L2-2 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    4. Reconnect the fuel sender gauge assembly connector.

    5. Reconnect the combination meter assembly connector.


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here