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Fuel Receiver Gauge Display Malfunction [04/2018 - ]: Procedure

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  1. 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. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [04/2018 - 08/2019]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2019 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR DTC (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output.

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [04/2018 - 08/2019]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2019 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  3

  3. 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 [04/2018 - ]  

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  4

  4. 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  8

    Result: 

    C 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  5

  5. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM 
    GTY876253Courtesy 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 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 Gauge Operation (Sender E) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender E) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty) Fuel receiver gauge (Empty) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning) Fuel receiver gauge (Warning) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4) Fuel receiver gauge (1/4) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2) Fuel receiver gauge (1/2) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4) Fuel receiver gauge (3/4) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Full) Fuel receiver gauge (Full) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender F) 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 [04/2018 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. 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 (-) auxiliary battery terminal to reset the fuel receiver gauge.
      NOTE:

      Make sure that the power switch is off before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    4. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and turn the power switch on (IG).
    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 power switch off.
    7. Add 7.0 liters (7.4 US qts, 6.2 Imp. qts) 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 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [04/2018 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  7

  7. 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 [04/2018 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [04/2018 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    C 

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    D 

    INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

  8. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM 
    GTY876253Courtesy 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 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 Gauge Operation (Sender E) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender E) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty) Fuel receiver gauge (Empty) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning) Fuel receiver gauge (Warning) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4) Fuel receiver gauge (1/4) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2) Fuel receiver gauge (1/2) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4) Fuel receiver gauge (3/4) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Full) Fuel receiver gauge (Full) ON -
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F) Fuel receiver gauge (Sender F) 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 [04/2018 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

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

      Make sure that the power switch is off before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and turn the power switch on (IG).
    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 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [04/2018 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - ] 

  10. 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 [04/2018 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [04/2018 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    C 

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    D 

    INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

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