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 assembly malfunction via a direct line.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Memory

Note

B1500

Fuel Sender Open Detected

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

  • Average input signal of fuel sender gauge assembly is 630 Ω or more 3 times consecutively

  • Harness or connector

  • Fuel suction tube assembly

  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

  • Combination meter assembly

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WIRING DIAGRAM

E230580E18

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

When it is necessary to replace the combination meter assembly, be sure to replace it with a new one.

PROCEDURE

  1. 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. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item

      Range

      Normal Condition

      Diagnostic Note

      Fuel Input

      Fuel input

      Min.: 0 L, Max.: 172.5 L

      6th segment comes on: 30.4 to 33.1

      5th segment comes on: 24.3 to 30.4

      4th segment comes on: 18.6 to 24.3

      3rd segment comes on: 12.3 to 18.6

      2nd segment comes on: 6.23 to 12.3

      1st segment comes on: 4.61 to 6.23

      Unit: Liter

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List

      Tester Display

      Fuel Input

    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

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    B

  2. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    1. E254928C11

      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Combination Meter Assembly)

      Disconnect the E12 combination meter assembly connector.

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

      • Type A:

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection

        Condition

        Specified Condition

        E12-34 (L) - E12-35 (ES)

        Always

        12 to 415 Ω

      • Type B:

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection

        Condition

        Specified Condition

        E12-34 (L) - E12-35 (ES)

        Always

        13.5 to 414.5 Ω

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    NG

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY)

    1. Disconnect the K36 fuel suction tube assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      E12-34 (L) - K36-2 (FS)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      E12-35 (ES) - K36-3 (FE)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      E12-34 (L) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      E12-35 (ES) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      for 1KR-FE:Click here

      for 1PP:Click here

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      for 1KR-FE:Click here

      for 1PP:Click here

      OK

      Fuel sender gauge assembly is normal.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    for 1KR-FE:Click here

    for 1PP:Click here

    OK

  5. INSPECT FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY

    1. E158805C21

      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Fuel Suction Tube Assembly)

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A-2 (FS) - B-2

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      A-3 (FE) - B-1

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE ASSEMBLY

    for 1KR-FE:Click here

    for 1PP:Click here