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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. INSPECTION START 

    Confirm the detected malfunction (A or B). Refer to DTC Description .

    Which malfunction is detected?

    A

    GO TO 2.

    B

    GO TO 5.

  2. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check the voltage between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector and ground.

      +

      -

      Voltage

      Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump

      Connector

      Terminal

      B42

      3

      Ground

      Approx. 5 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between fuel tank temperature sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

    Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump

    ECM

    Continuity

    Connector

    Terminal

    Connector

    Terminal

    B42

    3

    E10

    128

    Existed

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit.

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  4. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      B42

      1

      E10

      148

      Existed

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.

  5. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Check fuel tank temperature sensor. Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    INSPECTION END

    NO

    Replace fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump. Refer to Removal and Installation .