Low Fuel Warning Light Symptom Diagnosis
NOTE:
- Confirm that fuel meter is in good condition before referring to the following possible causes.
- When fuel level sensor circuit is open or short, fuel level meter indicates empty even if fuel tank does not empty.
- The low fuel warning light comes ON when fuel level is lower than specification below.
Low fuel warning light operation:
LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT OPERATION REFERENCE
| Low fuel warning light operation: | Fuel amount: | Resistance of fuel level sensor: |
|---|---|---|
| ON (2WD) | Approx. 7.5 liter | Approx. 245 Ω |
| ON (4WD) | Approx. 6.8 liter | Approx. 220 Ω |
LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT OPERATION REFERENCE
| Condition | Possible Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Low fuel warning light does not come ON when fuel level is lower than specification | Circuit fuse blown | Replace fuse and check for short circuit . |
| Fuel level sensor faulty | Check fuel level sensor referring to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR INSPECTION . | |
| Wiring or grounding faulty | Repair circuit . | |
| Combination meter faulty | Replace combination meter . | |
| ECM faulty | Replace after making sure that none of above parts is faulty . | |
| Low fuel warning light comes ON steady | Low fuel | Refill fuel . |
| Fuel level sensor faulty | Check fuel level sensor referring to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR INSPECTION . | |
| Wiring or grounding faulty | Repair circuit . | |
| Combination meter faulty | Replace combination meter . | |
| ECM faulty | Replace after making sure that none of above parts is faulty . |