DTC B1176: Fuel Gauge Unit Circuit Short
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
- Wait more than 30 seconds.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC B1176 indicated?
YES -Go to step 6.
NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the gauge assembly and the fuel gauge sending unit.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect the fuel gauge sending unit 5P connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
- Wait more than 30 seconds.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC B1176 indicated?
YES -Go to step 12.
NO -Replace the fuel gauge sending unit (see FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect gauge assembly connector B (30P).
- Check for continuity between gauge assembly connector B (30P) terminal No. 10 and body ground.
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Is there continuity?
YES -Repair a short to ground between the gauge assembly and the fuel gauge sending unit.
NO -Replace the gauge assembly (see GAUGE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).