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Inspection Procedure

  1. INSPECT COMBINATION METER 
    1. Disconnect the E55 connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance 

    RESISTANCE REFERENCE

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    E55-10 (E) - E55-25 (L) Always 13.5 to 414.5 Ω
    Fig 1: Identifying Combination Meter Connector Terminal
    G06036642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to Next Step 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER (See  COMBINATION METER  ) 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Check the harness and connector (for 2WD).
      Fig 2: Identifying Combination Meter Connector Terminal
      G06036643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disconnect the L13 connector.
      2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E55-25 (L) - L13-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      E55-25 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E55-10 (E) - L13-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      E55-10 (E) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly Connector Terminal
      G06036644Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the harness and connector (for 4WD).
    1. Disconnect the L12 and L13 connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance 

    RESISTANCE REFERENCE

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    E55-25 (L) - L13-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
    E55-25 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    L13-3 (FE) - L12-1 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
    L13-3 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    E55-10 (E) - L12-2 (E) Always Below 1 Ω
    E55-10 (E) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. INSPECT FUEL SUCTION PUMP AND GAUGE 
    1. Remove the fuel suction pump and gauge.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance 

    RESISTANCE REFERENCE

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    2 (FS) - 2 (S) Always Below 1 Ω
    3 (FE) - 1 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Suction Pump And Gauge Connector Terminal
    G06036645Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE FUEL SUCTION PUMP AND GAUGE 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly (for 2WD).
      1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.
      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 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (FE) - 2 (S) Float level is F (upper) 13.5 to 16.5 Ω
      1 (FE) - 2 (S) Float level is between F (upper) and E (lower) 13.5 to 414.5 Ω (Gradually changes)
      1 (FE) - 2 (S) Float level is E (lower) 405.5 to 414.5 Ω
      Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly Connector Terminal
      G06036646Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly (for 4WD).
    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.
    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 (Main) 

    RESISTANCE REFERENCE

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    1 (FE) - 2 (S) Float level is F (upper) 6.5 to 8.5 Ω
    1 (FE) - 2 (S) Float level is between F (upper) and E (lower) 6.5 to 245.7 Ω (Gradually changes)
    1 (FE) - 2 (S) Float level is E (lower) 240.7 to 245.7 Ω

    Standard Resistance (Sub) 

    RESISTANCE REFERENCE

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    1 (FS) - 2 (E) Float level is F (upper) 6.5 to 8.5 Ω
    1 (FS) - 2 (E) Float level is between F (upper) and E (lower) 6.5 to 168.8 Ω (Gradually changes)
    1 (FS) - 2 (E) Float level is E (lower) 164.8 to 168.8 Ω

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    OK A
    NG (for 2AZ-FE) B
    NG (for 2ZR-FE) C
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Sender Gauge Assembly (Main And Sub)
    G06036647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    B: REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE)  (See REMOVAL )

    C: REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE)  (See REMOVAL )

    A: REPLACE COMBINATION METER (See  COMBINATION METER  )