DTC    B1500    Fuel Sender Open Detected

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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
  1. Harness or connector
  1. Combination meter assembly
  1. Fuel sender gauge assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM


E177325E01


INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FUEL METER)

  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Turn the tester on.

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

  1. 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: Segment No. 1 flashes
    1/2: Segments No. 1 to No. 3 illuminate
    FULL: Segments No. 1 to No. 6 illuminate
    		-

    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.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

  1. Turn the tester on.

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

  1. 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.



NG
Go to step 3
OK

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3.INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY


    E177326E01

  1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.

  1. 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)
    		161 to 169 Ω
    Float level is E (lower)
    		405 to 415 Ω

    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Component without harness connected
    (Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly)
    Result 
    Result
    		Proceed to
    OK
    		A
    NG (for 1KR-FE)
    		B
    NG (for 1NR-FE)
    		C
    NG (for 1ND-TV)
    		D

  1. Reinstall the fuel sender gauge assembly.



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)


    E159545E01

  1. Disconnect the D1 combination meter assembly connector.

  1. Disconnect the L2 fuel sender gauge assembly connector.

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

    Standard Resistance:
    Tester Connector
    		Condition
    		Specified Condition
    D1-3 (L) - L2-1 (FS)
    		Always
    		Below 1 Ω
    D1-3 (L) or L2-1 (FS) - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher
    D1-8 (FUS-) - L2-2 (FE)
    		Always
    		Below 1 Ω
    D1-8 (FUS-) or L2-2 (FE) - Body ground
    		Always
    		10 kΩ or higher

    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Combination Meter Assembly)
    *2
    		Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly)

  1. Reconnect the fuel sender gauge assembly connector.

  1. Reconnect the combination meter assembly connector.



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (Click here)