Diagnosis Procedure

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Fuel gauge needle will not move from a certain position.

CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select METER/M&A on CONSULT.
2. Using FUEL METER of DATA MONITOR, compare the monitor value with the fuel gauge reading on the combination meter. Refer to Component Function Check .
Does monitor value match fuel gauge reading?

YES

GO TO 2.

NO

Replace combination meter. Refer to Removal and Installation .
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Check the fuel level sensor signal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 3.

NO

Repair harness or connector.
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
Perform a unit check for the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to Component Inspection .

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

GO TO 4.

NO

Replace fuel level sensor unit. Refer to Removal and Installation - VQ40DE (with VQ40DE) or Removal and Installation - VK56VD (with VK56VD).
CHECK FLOAT INTERFERENCE
Check that the float arm does not interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

Replace combination meter. Refer to Removal and Installation .

NO

Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.