Circuit Description
This DTC is output when the instrument cluster detects the fuel sender gauge malfunction.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B1500 Fuel Sender Open Detected
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | When 10 seconds have elapsed since the engine started and IG voltage is 10.5 volts or more. |
| • | A fuel sender gauge operation malfunction. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates the first time the diagnostic runs with the fault active. |
| • | The fuel gauge does not operate. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
The DTC will clear when conditions for setting the DTC have been repaired.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics Connector End View Reference: Component Connector End Views | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Is the resistance measured within specified value? | 13.5 - 414.5 Ohms | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Is the resistance measured within specified value? | Between E1 terminal 25 and Q14 terminal 2 = Below 1 Ohm Between Q14 terminal 2 and body ground = 10 Kohms or higher Between Q14 terminal 3 and P10 terminal 1 = Below 1 Ohm Between P10 terminal 1 and body ground = 10 Kohms or higher Between P10 terminal 2 and E1 terminal 10 = Below 1 Ohm Between E1 terminal 10 and body ground = 10 Kohms or higher | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 8 |
4 |
Are the resistance values within the specified values? | Between upper side terminal 2 and under side terminal 2 = Below 1 Ohm Between upper side terminal 3 and under side terminal 3 = Below 1 Ohm | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 10 |
5 | Is vehicle FWD? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
6 | Inspect fuel sender gauge assembly as follows:
Is the resistance measured within specified value? | Float level is upper = 13.5 - 16.5 Ohms Float level is between upper and lower = 13.5 - 414.5 Ohms (gradually changes) Float level is lower = 405.5 - 414.5 Ohms | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 11 |
7 | Inspect fuel sender gauge assembly (main) and (sub) as follows:
Is the resistance measured within specified value? | For Main: Float level is upper = 6.5 - 8.5 Ohms Float level is between upper and lower = 6.5 - 245.7 Ohms (gradually changes) Float level is lower = 240.7 - 247.7 Ohms For Sub: Float level is upper = 6.5 - 8.5 Ohms Float level is between upper and lower = 6.5 - 168.8 Ohms (gradually changes) Float level is lower = 164.8 - 168.8 Ohms | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 11 |
8 | Repair or replace harness of the instrument cluster, fuel gauge assembly (main) or fuel gauge assembly (sub) connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs . Did you complete the repair or replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- |
9 | Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- Go to Step 8 |
10 | Replace the fuel suction pump and gauge. Refer to Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter Assembly Replacement for the 1.8 L engine or Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter Assembly Replacement for the 2.4 L engine. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- |
11 | Replace the fuel sender gauge. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement for the 1.8 L engine or Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement for the 2.4 L engine. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 12 | -- |
12 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
