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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. INSPECTION START 

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

    Which malfunction is detected? 

    A: GO TO 2.

    B: GO TO  6.

  2. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE (FTT) SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    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.
      Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump Ground Voltage (V)
      Connector Terminal
      C5 4 Ground Approx. 5

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  4.

      NO: GO TO 3.

  3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness for open or short between ECM and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
    • Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness

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

  4. CHECK FTT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check the continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector and ground.
      Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      C5 3 Ground Existed
    3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  6.

      NO: GO TO 5.

  5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness for open or short between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump and ground
    • Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness

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

  6. CHECK FTT SENSOR 

    Check FTT sensor. Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 7.

    NO: Replace fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    INSPECTION END