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Inspection Procedure

  1. CONFIRM DTC OUTPUT 
    1. Connect a Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on and turn the tester on.
    3. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    4. Clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    5. Recheck for DTC (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      Result 

      RESULT DESCRIPTION

      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 TECHSTREAM (FUEL METER) 
    1. Connect a Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on and turn the tester on.
    3. Operate the Techstream according to the display and select "Active Test" (See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  ).

      Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test: 

      BODY ELECTRICAL / COMBINATION METER / ACTIVE TEST

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range
      Fuel Meter Operation EMPTY/1/2 /FULL Value selected during Active Test is displayed

      OK: Needle indication is normal. 

    NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly (See REMOVAL ).
    2. Check that the float moves smoothly between E and F.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1-2 Float level is F 12 to 18 Ω
      1-2 Float level is E 405 to 415 Ω
    4. Reinstall the fuel sender gauge assembly.

    NG: REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )

    Fig 1: Inspecting Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly
    G05402854Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the F2 combination meter assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the L7 fuel sender gauge assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F2-9 (L) - L7-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      F2-9 (L) or L7-2 (FS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      L7-3 (FE) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
    4. Reconnect the fuel sender gauge assembly connector.
    5. Reconnect the combination meter assembly connector.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 2: Identifying F2 Combination Meter Assembly Connector Terminals
    G05402855Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  5. REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the combination meter assembly with a new or a normal one (See REMOVAL  ).

      OK: The operation of the fuel receiver gauge returns to normal. 

    NG: REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )

    OK : END