DTC: B1176 (2013 2014 2015)

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 .

DTC (Gauge Control Module)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

   -2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and wait more than 30 seconds.

   -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B1176 Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Short

   Is DTC B1176 indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

2. Shorted wire check (FUEL GAUGE+ line)

   -1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

   -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

   Gauge control module 32P connectorFuel gauge sending unit 4P connector

   -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	OFF modeFuel gauge sending unit 4P connector: disconnectedGauge control module 32P connector: disconnected
   Test circuit	FUEL GAUGE+
   Test point 1	Gauge control module 32P connector No. 21 (PUR)
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity

   YES 

   Repair a short to ground in the wire between the gauge control module and the fuel gauge sending unit.

   NO 

   The FUEL GAUGE+ wire is OK. Go to step 3.

3. Fuel gauge sending unit check

   -1. Test the fuel gauge sending unit .

   Is the fuel gauge sending unit OK?

   YES 

   Replace the gauge control module .

   NO 

   Replace the fuel gauge sending unit .