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Fuel Receiver Gauge Display Malfunction [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

  1. CHECK SYMPTOMS 
    1. Ask the customer about the problem symptoms.
      Result Proceed to
      Malfunction occurs when adding fuel (Even after adding fuel, reading does not increase at all or increases very slowly, etc.) A
      Malfunction occurs during normal driving (The reading does not change, decreases quickly or decreases when the vehicle is not being driven, etc.) (The problem symptom recurs) B
      Malfunction occurs during normal driving (The reading does not change, decreases quickly or decreases when the vehicle is not being driven, etc.) (The problem symptom does not recur) C

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    C 

    See step  16

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL METER OPERATION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
    5. Check the operation by referring to the table below.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Meter Operation Fuel receiver gauge OFF, Empty, 1/2, Full -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Meter Operation

      OK

      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if SFI System DTCs are output.

      for 1AR-FE: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      for 2GR-FE: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      SFI system DTCs are not output. A
      SFI system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    for 1AR-FE: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    for 2GR-FE: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if Vehicle Stability Control System DTCs are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are not output. A
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION BY ADDING FUEL 
    1. Record the fuel receiver gauge reading.
    2. If the fuel tank assembly is almost full, drain 20 liters or more of fuel. (This is not necessary when the fuel tank assembly is sufficiently below full.)
    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to reset the fuel receiver gauge.

      HINT: 

      Check that the ignition switch is turned off before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    4. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal and turn the ignition switch to ON.
    5. Check that the fuel receiver gauge has been reset.
    6. Drive the vehicle at 1.75 km/h or more, then move the shift lever to P and turn the ignition switch off.
    7. Add 5.0 liters or more of fuel, turn the ignition switch to ON, and check that the fuel receiver gauge reading increases in proportion to the amount of fuel added.
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel receiver gauge reading increases in proportion to the amount of fuel added. A
      Fuel receiver gauge reading does not change even when fuel is added. B

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  6

  6. INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Inspect the fuel tank assembly for deformation, foreign matter or an improperly installed fuel receiver gauge, as this may be the cause of the fuel receiver gauge malfunction.

    1. Visually check the fuel tank assembly for any abnormalities.
    2. Check if there is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly.
    3. Check the installation condition of the fuel tank assembly and fuel sender gauge assembly.
      Result Proceed to
      Normal A
      Appearance of the fuel tank assembly is abnormal. B
      There is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly. C
      The fuel tank assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly. D

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    for 1AR-FE: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    for 2GR-FE: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    Result: 

    C 

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    D 

    INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  7

  7. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL INPUT) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Input Fuel input Min.: 0 L, Max.: 127.5 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 64.8 L
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4: 51.6 L
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 36.0 L
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4: 20.4 L
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 7.2 L      		 Unit: Liter

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Input
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel level data displayed on the Techstream is almost the same as the fuel receiver gauge indication. A
      Fuel level data displayed on the Techstream differs from the fuel receiver gauge indication. B

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the F22 combination meter assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the M9 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F22-14 (FR) - M9-2 (FS) Always Below 1 Ω
      F22-15 (FE) - M9-3 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      F22-14 (FR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      F22-15 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      for 1AR-FE: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

      for 2GR-FE: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      for 1AR-FE: Refer to INSPECTION [12/2013 - ]

      for 2GR-FE: Refer to INSPECTION [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      OK

      Fuel sender gauge assembly is normal.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    for 1AR-FE: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

    for 2GR-FE: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. INSPECT FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A-2 (FS) - B-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      A-3 (FE) - B-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      GTY453636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component without harness connected
      (Fuel Suction Tube with Pump and Gauge Assembly)

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    for 1AR-FE: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

    for 2GR-FE: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  11. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL METER OPERATION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
    5. Check the operation by referring to the table below.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Meter Operation Fuel receiver gauge OFF, Empty, 1/2, Full -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Meter Operation

      OK

      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if SFI System DTCs are output.

      for 1AR-FE: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      for 2GR-FE: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      SFI system DTCs are not output. A
      SFI system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    for 1AR-FE: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    for 2GR-FE: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  13

  13. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if Vehicle Stability Control System DTCs are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are not output. A
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  14

  14. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if Meter / Gauge System DTCs are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - ]

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Trouble Codes 

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

    Result: 

    B 

    Refer to  DTC B1500: Fuel Sender Open Detected [12/2013 - 11/2016]  

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  15

  15. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE 
    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to reset the fuel receiver gauge.

      HINT: 

      Check that the ignition switch is turned off before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal and turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Check if the fuel receiver gauge reading corresponds with the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank assembly.
      Result Proceed to
      Fuel receiver gauge reading corresponds with the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank assembly. A
      Fuel receiver gauge reading does not correspond with the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank assembly. B

    Result: 

    A 

    END 

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  7

  16. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if SFI System DTCs are output.

      for 1AR-FE: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      for 2GR-FE: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      SFI system DTCs are not output. A
      SFI system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    for 1AR-FE: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    for 2GR-FE: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  17

  17. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if Vehicle Stability Control System DTCs are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - 11/2016]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes 

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are not output. A
      Vehicle stability control system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  18

  18. INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Inspect the fuel tank assembly for deformation, foreign matter or an improperly installed fuel receiver gauge, as this may be the cause of the fuel receiver gauge malfunction.

    1. Visually check the fuel tank assembly for any abnormalities.
    2. Check if there is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly.
    3. Check the installation condition of the fuel tank assembly and fuel sender gauge assembly.
      Result Proceed to
      Normal A
      Appearance of the fuel tank assembly is abnormal. B
      There is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly. C
      The fuel tank assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly. D

    Result: 

    A 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    for 1AR-FE: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    for 2GR-FE: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    Result: 

    C 

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    D 

    INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

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