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Fuel Receiver Gauge Display Malfunction [11/2015 - 12/2018]: 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  13

    Result: 

    C 

    See step  18

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL METER OPERATION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    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 Meter Operation Fuel receiver gauge OFF, Sender E, Empty, Warning, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full, Sender F -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Meter Operation

      OK

      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (METER CIRCUIT PLATE). Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [11/2015 -] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

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

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2015 - 07/2020]

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2016 - 11/2017]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2017 - 12/2018] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2015 - 12/2018]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Electronically controlled brake system DTCs are not output. A
      Electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2015 - 12/2018] 

    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. Perform a manual update of the fuel receiver gauge.
      1. Display the odometer on the multi-information display.
      2. Turn the power switch off.
      3. With the ODO/TRIP switch pressed, perform the following procedures.
        1. Turn the power switch to on (IG).
        2. Continue to keep the ODO/TRIP switch pressed for 5 seconds until the odometer blinks.
        3. After the odometer blinks, release the ODO/TRIP switch.
    4. Add 5.0 liters or more of fuel, turn the power switch on (IG), 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. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018] 

    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 power switch on (IG).
    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.: 127.5 L Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 38.3 L
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4: 29.8 L
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 21.3 L
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4: 12.8 L
      Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 4.3 L      		 Unit: Liter

      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 (METER CIRCUIT PLATE). Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [11/2015 -] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  8

  8. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE) 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY558398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component with harness connected
      (Combination Meter Assembly (Meter Circuit Plate))

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F6-31 (FV) - Body ground Power switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.5 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (METER CIRCUIT PLATE). Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [11/2015 -] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY558399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component with harness connected
      (Combination Meter Assembly (Meter Circuit Plate))

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F6-29 (FR) - F6-30 (FE&B) Power switch on (IG) 0.3 to 4.6 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (METER CIRCUIT PLATE). Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [11/2015 -] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (METER CIRCUIT PLATE) - FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the F6 combination meter assembly (meter circuit plate) connector.
    2. Disconnect the M10 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
      F6-29 (FR) - M10-3 (FR) Always Below 1 Ω
      F6-30 (FE&B) - M10-2 (FE) Always Below 1 Ω
      F6-31 (FV) - M10-1 (FV) Always Below 1 Ω
      F6-29 (FR) or M10-3 (FR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      F6-30 (FE&B) or M10-2 (FE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      F6-31 (FV) or M10-1 (FV) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

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

      Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]

    2. Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [11/2015 - 12/2018]

      OK

      Fuel sender gauge assembly is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. 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-3 - B-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      A-1 - B-3 Always Below 1 Ω
      A-2 - B-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      GTY438651Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component without harness connected
      (Fuel Suction Tube with Pump and Gauge Assembly)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (METER CIRCUIT PLATE). Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [11/2015 -] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018] 

  13. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL METER OPERATION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    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 Meter Operation Fuel receiver gauge OFF, Sender E, Empty, Warning, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full, Sender F -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Meter Operation

      OK

      Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (METER CIRCUIT PLATE). Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [11/2015 -] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  14

  14. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2015 - 07/2020]

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2016 - 11/2017]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2017 - 12/2018] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  15

  15. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2015 - 12/2018]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Electronically controlled brake system DTCs are not output. A
      Electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2015 - 12/2018] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  16

  16. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2015 -]

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO DTC B1500. Refer to  DTC B1500: Fuel Sender Open Detected [11/2015 - 12/2018]  

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  17

  17. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE 
    1. Perform a manual update of the fuel receiver gauge.
      1. Display the odometer on the multi-information display.
      2. Turn the power switch off.
      3. With the ODO/TRIP switch pressed, perform the following procedures.
        1. Turn the power switch to on (IG).
        2. Continue to keep the ODO/TRIP switch pressed for 5 seconds until the odometer blinks.
        3. After the odometer blinks, release the ODO/TRIP switch.
    2. 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

  18. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if SFI system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2015 - 07/2020]

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2016 - 11/2017]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2017 - 12/2018] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  19

  19. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check if electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2015 - 12/2018]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Electronically controlled brake system DTCs are not output. A
      Electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2015 - 12/2018] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  20

  20. 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 (METER CIRCUIT PLATE). Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [11/2015 -] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018] 

    Result: 

    C 

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    D 

    INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

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