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 a fuel sender gauge malfunction.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B1500

Fuel Sender Open Detected

Both conditions are met:

  • IG voltage is 10.5 V or higher.

  • Average input signal of fuel sender gauge is 550 Ω or more 3 times consecutively

  • Fuel sender gauge assembly

  • Harness or connector

  • Combination meter assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

E270440E01

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

When replacing the combination meter assembly, make sure to replace it with a new one.

PROCEDURE

  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL INPUT)

    1. Using the GTS, read the Data List.

      Click here

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item

      Range

      Normal Condition

      Diagnostic Note

      Fuel Input

      Fuel input signal

      Min.: 0 l, Max.: 127.5 l

      Current fuel level displayed

      -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List

      Tester Display

      Fuel Input

      OK

      Fuel amount value displayed on the GTS is almost the same as the needle indication.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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

    1. Disconnect the G16 combination meter assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the V2 fuel sender gauge assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      G16-16 (L) - V2-1

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      G16-15 (E) - V2-2

      G16-16 (L) or V2-1 - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      G16-15 (E) or V2-2 - Body ground

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK
  3. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      1AD-FTV:Click here

      2AD-FHV:Click here

      2AD-FTV:Click here

      2AR-FE:Click here

      3ZR-FAE:Click here

      3ZR-FE:Click here

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      1AD-FTV:Click here

      2AD-FHV:Click here

      2AD-FTV:Click here

      2AR-FE:Click here

      3ZR-FAE:Click here

      3ZR-FE:Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG (1AD-FTV)

    NG (2AD-FHV)

    NG (2AD-FTV)

    NG (2AR-FE)

    NG (3ZR-FAE)

    NG (3ZR-FE)

    OK

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    NG (1AD-FTV)

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    NG (2AD-FHV)

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    NG (2AD-FTV)

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    NG (2AR-FE)

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    NG (3ZR-FAE)

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    NG (3ZR-FE)

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY