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 malfunction in the fuel sender gauge circuit.

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

A003SJME27

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 9th bar comes on: 39.6 to 42.6 Unit: Liters
      8th bar comes on: 34.5 to 39.6
      7th bar comes on: 27.9 to 34.5
      6th bar comes on: 24.9 to 27.9
      5th bar comes on: 20.3 to 24.9
      4th bar comes on: 15.6 to 20.3
      3rd bar comes on: 10.8 to 15.6
      2nd bar comes on: 6.75 to 10.8
      1st bar blinks: 3.4 to 6.75
      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. A003RK8E73
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      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Combination Meter Assembly)

      Disconnect the E46 connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E46-25 (L) - E46-10 (E) Always 12.0 to 415 Ω

    NG

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

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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


    1. Disconnect the L17 connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E46-25 (L) - L17-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      E46-25 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E46-10 (E) - L17-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      E46-10 (E) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003RWWE02
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      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) 12 to 18 Ω
      1 - 2 Float level is between F (upper) and E (lower) 12 to 415 Ω (Gradually changes)
      1 - 2 Float level is E (lower) 405 to 415 Ω

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here