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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 ).
  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  3. Wait for at least 30 seconds.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1176 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Disconnect the fuel tank unit 4P connector.
  7. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
  9. Wait for at least 30 seconds.
  10. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1176 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 11.

    NO  -Replace the fuel gauge sending unit (see FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT ).

  11. Disconnect the gauge control module 32P connector.
  12. Check for continuity between gauge control module 32P connector terminal No. 8 and body ground.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Gauge Control Module 32P Connector Terminal No. 8 And 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 tank unit.

    NO  -Replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT  ).