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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. INSPECTION START 

    Confirm the detected malfunction (A or B). Refer to DTC Description .

    Which malfunction is detected?

    A

    GO TO 2.

    B

    GO TO 7.

  2. CHECK DTC WITH COMBINATION METER 

    Check DTC with combination meter. Refer to Diagnosis Description .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 3.

    NO

    Refer to Component Function Check .

  3. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE (FTT) SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check the voltage between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector and ground.

      Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump

      Ground

      Voltage (V)

      Connector

      Terminal

      C5

      4

      Ground

      Approx. 5

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness for open or short between ECM and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
    • Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.

  5. CHECK FTT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect combination meter harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector and combination meter harness connector.

      Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump

      Combination meter

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      C5

      5

      M344

      46

      Existed

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 7.

    NO

    GO TO 6.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness for open or short between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump and combination meter
    • Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.

  7. CHECK FTT SENSOR 

    Check FTT sensor. Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 8.

    NO

    Replace fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump. Refer to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY : Removal & Installation .

  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to Inspection .

    INSPECTION END