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Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if CAN communication DTC is output. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication DTC is not output A
      CAN communication DTC is output B

    B → See step   12 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if Multiplex communication DTC is output. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      Multiplex communication DTC is not output A
      Multiplex communication DTC is output B

    B → See step   13 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL METER OPERATION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
    5. Check the operation by referring to the table below.
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Meter Operation Fuel receiver gauge EMPTY, 1/2, FULL Confirm that the vehicle is stopped, engine idling

      OK

      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

    NG → See step   9 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL INPUT) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Input Fuel input signal Min.: 0, Max.: 255 Current fuel level displayed: Min.: 0, Max.: 255 Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 48
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4: 93
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 148
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4: 187
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 206

      OK

      Fuel value signal displayed on the Techstream is almost the same as fuel receiver gauge indication.

    NG → See step   9 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the P10 and Q14 connectors.
      Fig 1: P10 And Q14 Connector Terminal Identification
      GTY284029Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      STANDARD RESISTANCE: FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (MAIN)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Q14-2 (S) - Q14-3 (FE) Always 6.5 to 233.4 Ω
      STANDARD RESISTANCE: FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (SUB)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      P10-1 (FS) - P10-2 (E) Always 6.5 to 181.1 Ω
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Fuel Suction Pump and Gauge)
      *2 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly (Sub))
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 4GR-FSE) B
      NG (for 2GR-FSE) C

    B → See step   11 

    C → See step   14 

    A: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the J34 connector.
      Fig 2: J34, P10 And Q14 Connector Terminal Identification
      GTY277150Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J34-19 (FR) - Q14-2 (S) Always Below 1 Ω
      Q14-3 (FE) - P10-1 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      P10-2 (E) - J34-2 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      Q14-2 (S) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      P10-1 (FS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J34-2 (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 Suction Pump and Gauge)
      *3 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly (Sub))

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the fuel sender gauge connector.
      Fig 3: Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly (Sub) And Harness Connector Terminal Identification
      GTY286802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly (main).
      1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly (main) with harness connected.
      2. Check that the float moves smoothly between F and E.
      3. Measure the resistance between the terminals 1 (FE) and 2 (S) of the connector according to the value(s) in the table below.
        STANDARD RESISTANCE (FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (MAIN))

        Float Level Resistance (Ω)
        F 6.5 to 8.5
        Between E and F 6.5 to 233.4 (Gradually changes)
        E 228.4 to 233.4
    3. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly (sub).
      1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly (sub).
      2. Check that the float moves smoothly between F and E.
      3. Measure the resistance between the terminals 1 (FS) and 2 (E) according to the value(s) in the table below.
        STANDARD RESISTANCE (FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (SUB))

        Float Level Resistance (Ω)
        F 6.5 to 8.5
        Between E and F 6.5 to 181.1 (Gradually changes)
        E 177.1 to 181.1
        RESULT

        Result Proceed to
        OK A
        NG (for 4GR-FSE) B
        NG (for 2GR-FSE) C
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Front view of wire harness connector
        (to Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly (Main))
        *2 Component without harness connected
        (Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly (Sub))

    B → See step   11 

    C → See step   14 

    A: Go to next step 

  8. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the combination meter assembly with a new or a known good one. Refer to REMOVAL .

      OK

      The operation of the combination meter assembly returns to normal.

      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (for 4GR-FSE) B
      NG (for 2GR-FSE) C

    B → See step   10 

    C → See step   15 

    A → END 

  9. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  10. REPLACE ECM (for 4GR-FSE). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  11. REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (for 4GR-FSE). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  12. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  13. GO TO MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  14. REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FSE). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  15. REPLACE ECM (for 2GR-FSE). Refer to  REMOVAL