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

A005IS9E02
*a FUEL SENDER GAGE ASSEMBLY
*b COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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 tester, perform the Active Test.

      Combination Meter
      Item Test part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Meter Operation Fuel gauge EMPTY, 1/2, FULL -
      OK
      Fuel receiver gauge segments are illuminated in accordance with the 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 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 tester is approximately the same as the fuel receiver gauge indication.

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

  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

    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. Disconnect the F1 combination meter assembly connector.

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

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

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR