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 (No. 3 meter circuit plate) 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 conditions is detected:


  1. Fuel sender gauge operation malfunction

  • Harness or connector

  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

  • Combination meter assembly (No. 3 meter circuit plate)

WIRING DIAGRAM

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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 intelligent tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body / 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 10th segment comes on: 39.6 to 45.0 Unit: Liter
      9th segment comes on: 35.7 to 39.6
      8th segment comes on: 31.8 to 35.7
      7th segment comes on: 27.9 to 31.8
      6th segment comes on: 24.0 to 27.9
      5th segment comes on: 20.1 to 24.0
      4th segment comes on: 16.2 to 20.1
      3rd segment comes on: 12.3 to 16.2
      2nd segment comes on: 8.4 to 12.3
      1st segment comes on: 6.1 to 8.4
      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 (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE) Click here

  2. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


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      *1

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Combination Meter Assembly)

      Disconnect the L27 connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Type A
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L27-14 (L) - L27-15 (ES2) Always 13.5 to 414.5 Ω
      Type B
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L27-14 (L) - L27-15 (ES2) Always 12.0 to 415.0 Ω

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE - FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY) Click here

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE) Click here

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE - FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the R11 connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L27-14 (L) - R11-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      L27-14 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      L27-15 (ES2) - R11-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      L27-15 (ES2) - 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.

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    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
      Type A
      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
      Type B
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 Float level is F (upper) 12.0 to 18.0 Ω
      1 - 2 Float level is between F (upper) and E (lower) 12.0 to 415.0 Ω (Gradually changes)
      1 - 2 Float level is E (lower) 405.0 to 415.0 Ω
      Text in Illustration
      *A Type A *B Type B
      *1

      Component without wire harness connected

      (Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly)

      		 - -

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  5. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (METER CIRCUIT PLATE)


    1. Replace the combination meter assembly (meter circuit plate) to a new or a known good one Click here.

      OK
      The operation of the fuel receiver gauge returns to normal.

    NG

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (NO. 3 METER CIRCUIT PLATE)

    OK

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