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Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction [08/2018 - 03/2020]: Procedure

  1. CHECK SYMPTOMS 
    1. Ask the customer about the problem symptoms.

      Result

      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 GAUGE OPERATION) 
    GTY757276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)
    *b Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)
    *c Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)
    *d Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)
    *e Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)
    *f Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)
    *g Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)
    *h Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)
    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. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender E) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty) Fuel receiver gauge (Empty) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning) Fuel receiver gauge (Warning) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4) Fuel receiver gauge (1/4) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2) Fuel receiver gauge (1/2) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4) Fuel receiver gauge (3/4) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Full) Fuel receiver gauge (Full) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender F) OFF or ON -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)

      OK

      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    For A25A-FKS: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2018 - 09/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2019 - 03/2020]

    For 2GR-FKS: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2018 - 09/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2019 - 10/2020]

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FOR DTC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if vehicle stability control system DTCs are output.

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM 

    w/o Electric Parking Brake System: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2017 - 10/2020]

    w/ Electric Parking Brake System: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2017 - 03/2020]

    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 (21.1 US qts, 17.6 Imp. qts) 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 1.8 km/h (1 mph) or more, then move the shift lever to P and turn the ignition switch off.
    7. Add 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts) 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

      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

      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 A25A-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]

    For 2GR-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]

    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. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Input Fuel input Min.: 0 L, Max.: 655.34 L Fuel Tank 60 L:
      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 54.2 L
      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4: 45.5 L
      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 30.3 L
      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4: 15.2 L
      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 6.1 L

      Fuel Tank 55 L:

      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 48.1 L
      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4: 41.3 L
      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 27.5 L
      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4: 13.8 L
      • Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 5.5 L
      		 -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Input

      Result

      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 [06/2017 - 10/2020] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the R44 fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the K21 combination meter assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R44-1 (FV) - K21-15 (FV) Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-3 (FS) - K21-14 (FR) Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-2 (FE) - K21-33 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-1 (FV) or K21-15 (FV) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      R44-3 (FS) or K21-14 (FR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    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 A25A-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]

      For 2GR-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      For A25A-FKS: Refer to INSPECTION [06/2017 - 10/2020]

      For 2GR-FKS: Refer to INSPECTION [06/2017 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    For A25A-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]

    For 2GR-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. INSPECT FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    GTY754683Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Component without harness connected
    (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
      R44-1 (FV) - A-3 Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-2 (FE) - A-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-3 (FS) - A-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      R44-1 (FV) - R44-3 (FS)
      or
      A-3 - A-1      		 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      R44-1 (FV) - R44-2 (FE)
      or
      A-3 - A-2      		 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      R44-2 (FE) - R44-3 (FS)
      or
      A-2 - A-1      		 Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    For A25A-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 09/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2019 - 10/2020]

    For 2GR-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 09/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2019 - 10/2020]

  11. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL GAUGE OPERATION) 
    GTY757276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)
    *b Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)
    *c Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)
    *d Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)
    *e Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)
    *f Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)
    *g Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)
    *h Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)
    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. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender E) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty) Fuel receiver gauge (Empty) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning) Fuel receiver gauge (Warning) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4) Fuel receiver gauge (1/4) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2) Fuel receiver gauge (1/2) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4) Fuel receiver gauge (3/4) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Full) Fuel receiver gauge (Full) OFF or ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender F) OFF or ON -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)

      OK

      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    For A25A-FKS: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2018 - 09/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2019 - 03/2020]

    For 2GR-FKS: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2018 - 09/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2019 - 10/2020]

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  13

  13. CHECK FOR DTC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if vehicle stability control system DTCs are output.

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM 

    w/o Electric Parking Brake System: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2017 - 10/2020]

    w/ Electric Parking Brake System: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2017 - 03/2020]

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  14

  14. CHECK FOR DTC (METER / GAUGE SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if meter / gauge system DTCs are output.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1500-13 is not output A
      DTC B1500-13 is output B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO B1500-13. Refer to  DTC B1500-13: Fuel Sender Circuit Open [08/2018 - 03/2020] 

    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

      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 (SFI SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    For A25A-FKS: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2018 - 09/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2019 - 03/2020]

    For 2GR-FKS: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2018 - 09/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2019 - 10/2020]

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  17

  17. CHECK FOR DTC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if vehicle stability control system DTCs are output.

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM 

    w/o Electric Parking Brake System: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2017 - 10/2020]

    w/ Electric Parking Brake System: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2017 - 03/2020]

    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

      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 [06/2017 - 10/2020] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    For A25A-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]

    For 2GR-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]

    Result: 

    C 

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    D 

    INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

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