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 the direct line.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1500

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


  1. Fuel sender gauge operation malfunction

  • Harness or connector

  • Combination meter assembly

  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01NDMGE18

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FUEL INPUT)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester 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 signal/Min.: 0, Max.: 127.5 Current fuel level displayed Unit: Liter
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel level data can be displayed on the intelligent tester and DTC B1500 is output. A
      Fuel level data cannot be displayed on the intelligent tester. B

    B

    INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

  2. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NCM5E18
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      *1

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Combination Meter Assembly)

      Disconnect the F16 connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F16-16 (FR) - F16-17 (FE) Always 13.5 to 414.5 Ω

    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. A01NHYJE05
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      *1

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Combination Meter Assembly)
      *2

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly)

      Disconnect the j2 connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F16-16 (FR) - j2-2 (S) Always Below 1 Ω
      E16-16 (FR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      F16-17 (FE) - j2-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      F16-17 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NGGBE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly)

      Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly Click here.

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

    3. 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

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FXE) Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK FUEL SUCTION PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY


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

      OK
      There is no deformation.

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FXE) Click here

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here