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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. INSPECTION START

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

    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 "CONSULT-III FUNCTION (METER/M&A) ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Go to 3.

    NO: Proceed 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.
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump Ground Voltage (V)
      Connector Terminal
      B40 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.
      CONTINUITY CHART

      Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump Combination meter Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B40 5 M34 24 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 "EXPLODED VIEW ".

  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    INSPECTION END