DTC B1176: Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Short
NOTE:
If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see
TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A
).
- Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back ON (II).
- Wait for 30 seconds or more.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTCs B1176 indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the gauge control module and the fuel tank unit.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect the fuel tank unit 4P connector.
- Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back ON (II).
- Wait for 30 seconds or more.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTCs B1176 indicated?
YES - Go to step 11.
NO - Replace the fuel gauge sending unit.
- Disconnect gauge control module connector A (12P).
- Check for continuity between the gauge control module connector A (12P) No. 11 terminal and body ground.
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Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short to ground in the wire between the gauge control module and the fuel tank unit.
NO - Replace the gauge control module.