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

A005LLCE03

PROCEDURE


  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (FUEL METER OPERATION)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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

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

      Combination Meter
      Item Test part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Meter Operation Fuel gauge Sender E, Empty, Warning 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full, Sender F -
      OK
      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

    NG

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    OK

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL INPUT)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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

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

      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
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel level data can be displayed on the GTS and DTC B1500 is output. A
      Fuel level data cannot be displayed on the GTS. B

    A

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    B

  3. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.


    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.


      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 1NR-FE) B
      NG (for 1NZ-FE) C
      NG (for 1ND-TV) D

    B

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    C

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    D

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    A

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


    1. Disconnect the F1 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the K17 fuel sender gauge assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
      Tester Connector Condition Specified Condition
      F1-15(E) - K17-3(FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      F1-16(L) - K17-2(FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      F1-21(ET) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
      Tester Connector Condition Specified Condition
      F1-16(L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      F1-15(E) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR