Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction [09/2021 - 11/2022]: Procedure

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 [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

A 

See step  2

1. Check if electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output.

   Chassis > Brake/EPB > 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 [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

A 

See step  3

1. Check if DTC B1500-13 or B1501-13 is output.

   Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Trouble Codes 

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   B1500-13 or B1501-13 is not output	A
   B1500-13 or B1501-13 is output	B

Result: 

B 

GO TO B1500-13 OR B1501-13. Refer to  DTC B1500-13: Fuel Sender Circuit Open; DTC B1501-13: Sub Fuel Sender Circuit Open [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

A 

See step  4

1. Ask the customer about the problem symptoms.

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   Malfunction occurs when adding fuel (Even when refueled, display value does not increase)	A
   Malfunction occurs when adding fuel (When refueled, display value increase is slow)	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 recurs)	C
   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)	D

Result: 

B 

See step  6

Result: 

C 

See step  9

Result: 

D 

See step  12

Result: 

A 

See step  5

1. Perform a manual update of the fuel receiver gauge.

   Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2021 - 11/2022]

2. Check that the display value of the fuel receiver gauge has changed.

   Result

   Proceed to
   OK
   NG

Result: 

OK 

END 

HINT: 

Symptom caused by amount of fuel filled being too low to trigger refueling judgment, or refueling in an undetectable range.

Result: 

NG 

See step  6

1. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.

   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	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)	Fuel receiver gauge (Empty)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)	Fuel receiver gauge (Warning)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)	Fuel receiver gauge (1/4)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)	Fuel receiver gauge (1/2)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)	Fuel receiver gauge (3/4)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)	Fuel receiver gauge (Full)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)	Fuel receiver gauge (Sender F)	ON	See [Display 1]

   [Display 1]: Fuel Gauge Operation 

   1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      *A	for 4.2 Inch Type Multi-information Display	*B	for 7 Inch Type Multi-information Display
      *a	Fuel Receiver Gauge	*b	Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)
      *c	Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)	*d	Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)
      *e	Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)	*f	Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)
      *g	Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)	*h	Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)
      *i	Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)	-	-

   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 [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  7

HINT: 

Inspect the fuel tank assembly and fuel sender 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. Visually check the fuel sender gauge assembly for damage and confirm that it operates correctly.
4. 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 sender gauge assembly is visually damaged or does not operate correctly	D
   The fuel tank assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly	E

Result: 

B 

REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

for 2WD: Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]

for AWD: Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]

Result: 

C 

CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

Result: 

D 

REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

for 2WD: Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]

for AWD: Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]

Result: 

E 

INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

Result: 

A 

See step  8

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 ignition 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 ignition switch 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 stop the vehicle 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: 

A 

See step  11

Result: 

B 

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

1. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.

   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	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)	Fuel receiver gauge (Empty)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)	Fuel receiver gauge (Warning)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)	Fuel receiver gauge (1/4)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)	Fuel receiver gauge (1/2)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)	Fuel receiver gauge (3/4)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)	Fuel receiver gauge (Full)	ON	See [Display 1]
   Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)	Fuel receiver gauge (Sender F)	ON	See [Display 1]

   [Display 1]: Fuel Gauge Operation 

   1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      *A	for 4.2 Inch Type Multi-information Display	*B	for 7 Inch Type Multi-information Display
      *a	Fuel Receiver Gauge	*b	Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)
      *c	Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)	*d	Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)
      *e	Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)	*f	Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)
      *g	Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)	*h	Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)
      *i	Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)	-	-

   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 [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

OK 

See step  10

HINT: 

Inspect the fuel tank assembly and fuel sender 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. Visually check the fuel sender gauge assembly for damage and confirm that it operates correctly.
4. 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 sender gauge assembly is visually damaged or does not operate correctly	D
   The fuel tank assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly	E

Result: 

B 

REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

for 2WD: Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]

for AWD: Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]

Result: 

C 

CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

Result: 

D 

REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

for 2WD: Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]

for AWD: Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]

Result: 

E 

INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

Result: 

A 

See step  11

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

   Make sure that the ignition 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 ignition switch 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 (TEMPORARY ERROR DUE TO FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE CHARACTERISTICS) 

Result: 

B 

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

1. Check vehicle condition.

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   for 2WD	A
   for AWD	B

Result: 

B 

See step  14

Result: 

A 

See step  13

HINT: 

Inspect the fuel tank assembly and fuel sender 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. Visually check the fuel sender gauge assembly for damage and confirm that it operates correctly.
4. 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 sender gauge assembly is visually damaged or does not operate correctly	D
   The fuel tank assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly	E

Result: 

A 

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

B 

REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

C 

CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

Result: 

D 

REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

E 

INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

HINT: 

Inspect the fuel tank assembly and fuel sender 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 sub-assembly for any abnormalities.
2. Check if there is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank sub-assembly.
3. Visually check the fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly for damage and confirm that it operates correctly.
4. Check the installation condition of the fuel tank assembly fuel sender gauge assembly and No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly.

   Result

   Result	Proceed to
   Normal	A
   Appearance of the fuel tank sub-assembly is abnormal	B
   There is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank sub-assembly	C
   The fuel sender gauge assembly is visually damaged or does not operate correctly	D
   The No. 2 fuel sender gauge assembly is visually damaged or does not operate correctly	E
   The fuel tank sub-assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly	F

Result: 

A 

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

B 

REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

C 

CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 

Result: 

D 

REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

E 

REPLACE NO. 2 FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022] 

Result: 

F 

INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY