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Inspection Procedure

  1. CONFIRM DTC OUTPUT 
    1. Check DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1500 is not output A
      DTC B1500 is output B

    B:  Go TO DTC B1500 .

    A: Go to next step 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER OR TECHSTREAM (FUEL METER) 
    1. Connect an intelligent tester or a Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
    3. Operate the intelligent tester or Techstream according to the display and select "ACTIVE TEST" or "Active Test" (See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  ).
      1. Intelligent tester

        Body / Combination Meter / ACTIVE TEST: 

        BODY / COMBINATION METER / ACTIVE TEST

        Item Test Details Diagnostic Note
        FUEL GAUGE EMPTY / 1/2 / FULL Value selected during ACTIVE TEST is displayed
      2. Techstream

        Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test: 

        BODY ELECTRICAL / COMBINATION METER / ACTIVE TEST

        Item Test Details Diagnostic Note
        Fuel Meter Operation EMPTY / 1/2 / FULL Value selected during Active Test is displayed

    NG : REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY   (See REMOVAL  ).

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly (See REMOVAL ).
      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly Dimension
      G05391118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check that the float position is between E and F
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 Float level is F 13.5 to 16.5 Ω
      1 - 2 Float level is 1/2 195.3 to 221.3 Ω
      1 - 2 Float level is E 405.5 to 414.5 Ω
      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly Connector Terminals
      G05391119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Reinstall the fuel sender gauge assembly.

    NG : REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - FUEL SENDER GAUGE) 
    1. Disconnect the C37 combination meter assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the H13 fuel sender gauge assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C37-17 (L) - H13-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      C37-22(E) - H13-3 Always Below 1 Ω
      C37-24 (ET) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      C37-17 (L) or H13-2 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C37-22(E) or H13-3 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 3: Checking Harness And Connector (Combination Meter - Fuel Sender Gauge)
      G05391120Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Reconnect the fuel sender gauge assembly connector.
    5. Reconnect the combination meter assembly connector.

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK : REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  ).