RM38T0EC _58 Vehicle Interior _112289 METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY _0504968 METER / GAUGE SYSTEM J

METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY  METER / GAUGE SYSTEM  Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction  


DESCRIPTION

FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION


a.

OPERATION

The combination meter assembly uses the fuel sender gauge assembly to detect the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank assembly. The Hall IC built into the fuel sender gauge assembly changes the output voltage according to the amount of fuel remaining. The combination meter assembly receives fuel consumption signals from the ECM and detects the voltage output from the fuel sender gauge assembly and operates the fuel receiver gauge.



FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE READING


a.

During normal driving:

While driving, the fuel level indicated by the fuel receiver gauge decreases according to the fuel consumed. As the fuel level in the fuel tank may be unstable depending on the driving conditions, the combination meter assembly corrects the fuel receiver gauge reading based on the fluctuations in the fuel level.


b.

During refueling:

When fuel is added to the fuel tank, if the fuel level increases by a certain amount or more, the output of the fuel sender gauge assembly will change. The combination meter assembly detects this change and determines that refueling has been performed and calculates the volume of fuel added. This is called refueling judgment. The combination meter assembly adjusts the fuel receiver gauge reading based on the refueling judgment.



REFUELING JUDGMENT CONDITIONS


NOTICE:

Add fuel with the ignition switch off to ensure safety and to enable refueling judgment so that an appropriate fuel receiver gauge reading will be obtained.


a.

Normal judgment condition (When normal refueling method is used)

With the ignition switch off, the fuel sender gauge assembly detects a change of 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts) or more in the fuel level.


b.

Other judgment conditions (When other refueling method is used)

With the ignition switch ON, the vehicle and engine stopped, the fuel sender gauge assembly detects a change of 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts) or more in the fuel level.



PRECAUTION FOR REFUELING


a.

The fuel sender gauge assembly cannot detect changes in the fuel level within certain ranges (around points E and F). Therefore, even if the refueling judgment conditions are satisfied, the fuel receiver gauge reading may not change when the fuel level is within either range.


b.

When refueling judgment is performed, it takes up to approximately 25 seconds for the fuel receiver gauge reading to change to the appropriate level.



FORCED RESET OF FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE


When refueling judgment conditions are not met, if the output of the fuel sender gauge assembly and the fuel receiver gauge reading differ by 15.0 liters (15.9 US qts, 13.2 Imp. qts) or more for approximately 5 minutes continuously, the fuel receiver gauge reading will reflect the detected fuel level without correction and it may take up to approximately 25 seconds for the reading to change to the appropriate level.


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:
·

When replacing the combination meter assembly, always replace it with a new one. If a combination meter assembly which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in it will not match the information from the vehicle and a DTC may be stored.

·

Before preforming this procedure, check for Meter / Gauge System DTC B150013 which is stored if an open or short in the circuit is detected. If DTC B150013 is output, perform troubleshooting and repairs as necessary.

·

After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

Click hereGeneral>SETUP>WHEN DISCONNECTING OR RECONNECTING BATTERY TERMINAL>BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY



HINT:
·

for Gasoline Model:

The fuel level warning light will come on when the fuel level is below 4.7 liters 7.05 liters (7.5 US qts, 6.2 Imp. qts).

·

for HEV Model (for 7 Inch Type Multi-information Display):

The fuel level warning light will come on when the fuel level is below 5.28 liters (5.6 US qts, 4.6 Imp. qts).

·

for HEV Model (for 12.3 Inch Type Multi-information Display):

The fuel level warning light will come on when the fuel level is below 4.7 liters 5.40 liters (5.7 US qts, 4.8 Imp. qts).



PROCEDURE

1.CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM)
a.

Check if SFI system DTCs are output.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
50001 372

Result:
Result Proceed to
DTCs are not output A
DTCs are output (for HEV Model) B
DTCs are output (for Gasoline Model) C



A

2.CHECK FOR DTC (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM)

B

C

2.CHECK FOR DTC (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM)
a.

Check if electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output. (for HEV Model)

Chassis > Brake Booster > Trouble Codes
50001 466
Chassis > Brake/EPB > Trouble Codes
50001 435

b.

Check if electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output. (for Gasoline Model)

Chassis > Brake/EPB > Trouble Codes
50001 435

Result:
Result Proceed to
DTCs are not output A
DTCs are output (for HEV Model) B
DTCs are output (for Gasoline Model) C



A

3.CHECK FOR DTC (METER / GAUGE SYSTEM)

B

C

3.CHECK FOR DTC (METER / GAUGE SYSTEM)
a.

Check if DTC B150013 is output.

Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Trouble Codes
50001 409

Result:
Result Proceed to
DTC B150013 is not output A
DTC B150013 is output B



A

4.CHECK SYMPTOMS

B

4.CHECK SYMPTOMS
a.

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



A

5.MANUALLY UPDATE FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE

B

6.CONFIRM MODEL

C

11.CONFIRM MODEL

D

16.INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
5.MANUALLY UPDATE FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE

b.

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


Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG



OK

END
HINT:

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



NG

6.CONFIRM MODEL
6.CONFIRM MODEL
a.

Choose the model to be inspected.


Result:
Result Proceed to
for 7 Inch Type Multi-information Display A
for 12.3 Inch Type Multi-information Display B



A

7.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS

B

8.READ VALUE USING GTS
7.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS
a.

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
(Fuel sender gauge lower limit)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel receiver gauge indicates E or R)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning) Fuel receiver gauge
(Position at which fuel level warning light turns on/off)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (Full) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel receiver gauge indicates F or 1/1)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel sender gauge upper limit)
ON See [Display 1]
HINT:
[Display 1]: Fuel Gauge Operation
E497656C01
1.167,1.667 0.917,1.667 false 1.167,0.5 1.167,2.917 false 1.167,0.5 1.333,0.5 false 1.167,2.917 1.333,2.917 false 0.135,0.135 0.448,0.333 0.313,0.198 10 false *a 0.75,1.583 1.979,1.781 1.229,0.198 10 false *b
*a Fuel Receiver Gauge
*b Segments


Refer to the following table for the specified fuel receiver gauge position for each selected value:

Tester Display Fuel Receiver Gauge Indication
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Sender E)
Segments illuminate 0/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Empty)
Segments illuminate 1/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Warning)
Segments illuminate 1/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(1/4)
Segments illuminate 2/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(1/2)
Segments illuminate 4/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(3/4)
Segments illuminate 6/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Full)
Segments illuminate 8/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Sender F)
Segments illuminate 8/8



Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)
50004 409 221
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)
50004 409 222
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)
50004 409 223
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)
50004 409 224
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)
50004 409 225
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)
50004 409 226
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)
50004 409 227
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)
50004 409 228

Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG



OK

9.INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

NG

8.READ VALUE USING GTS
a.

Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
Fuel Input Fuel input Min.: 0.00 L, Max.: 655.35 L or Unset
·

Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 31.03 L

·

Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4: 24.50 L

·

Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 17.97 L

·

Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4: 11.44 L

·

Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 4.91 L


-
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List
Tester Display
Fuel Input
50003 409 20
Fuel Gauge Operation:
E497657C01
0.667,2.146 2.75,2.146 false 2.75,2.146 2.75,1.917 false 0.667,2.146 0.667,1.917 false 1.708,2.406 1.708,2.156 false 0.135,0.135 0.448,0.333 0.313,0.198 10 false *a 1.635,2.479 2.865,2.677 1.229,0.198 10 false *b
*a Fuel Receiver Gauge
*b Segments


Refer to the following table for the specified fuel receiver gauge position for each selected value:

Tester Display Fuel Receiver Gauge Indication
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Sender E)
Segments illuminate 0/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Empty)
Segments illuminate 1/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Warning)
Segments illuminate 1/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(1/4)
Segments illuminate 2/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(1/2)
Segments illuminate 4/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(3/4)
Segments illuminate 6/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Full)
Segments illuminate 8/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Sender F)
Segments illuminate 8/8


OK:

Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.



Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG



OK

9.INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

NG

9.INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
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.


a.

Visually check the fuel tank assembly for any abnormalities.


b.

Check if there is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly.


c.

Visually check the fuel sender gauge assembly for damage and confirm that it operates correctly.


d.

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



A

10.CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE (OPERATION BY ADDING FUEL)

B

C

CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

D

E

INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY

10.CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE (OPERATION BY ADDING FUEL)
a.

Record the fuel receiver gauge reading.


b.

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.)


c.

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

NOTICE:

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



d.

Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and turn the ignition switch ON.


e.

Check that the fuel receiver gauge has been reset.


f.

Drive the vehicle at 1.8 km/h (1 mph) or more, then stop the vehicle and turn the ignition switch off.


g.

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



A

15.CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE

B

11.CONFIRM MODEL
a.

Choose the model to be inspected.


Result:
Result Proceed to
for 7 Inch Type Multi-information Display A
for 12.3 Inch Type Multi-information Display B



A

12.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS

B

13.READ VALUE USING GTS
12.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS
a.

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
(Fuel sender gauge lower limit)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel receiver gauge indicates E or R)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning) Fuel receiver gauge
(Position at which fuel level warning light turns on/off)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (Full) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel receiver gauge indicates F or 1/1)
ON See [Display 1]
Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F) Fuel receiver gauge
(Fuel sender gauge upper limit)
ON See [Display 1]
HINT:
[Display 1]: Fuel Gauge Operation
E497656C01
1.167,1.667 0.917,1.667 false 1.167,0.5 1.167,2.917 false 1.167,0.5 1.333,0.5 false 1.167,2.917 1.333,2.917 false 0.135,0.135 0.448,0.333 0.313,0.198 10 false *a 0.75,1.583 1.979,1.781 1.229,0.198 10 false *b
*a Fuel Receiver Gauge
*b Segments


Refer to the following table for the specified fuel receiver gauge position for each selected value:

Tester Display Fuel Receiver Gauge Indication
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Sender E)
Segments illuminate 0/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Empty)
Segments illuminate 1/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Warning)
Segments illuminate 1/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(1/4)
Segments illuminate 2/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(1/2)
Segments illuminate 4/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(3/4)
Segments illuminate 6/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Full)
Segments illuminate 8/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Sender F)
Segments illuminate 8/8



Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender E)
50004 409 221
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty)
50004 409 222
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (Warning)
50004 409 223
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (1/4)
50004 409 224
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (1/2)
50004 409 225
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (3/4)
50004 409 226
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (Full)
50004 409 227
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
Tester Display
Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F)
50004 409 228

Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG



OK

14.INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

NG

13.READ VALUE USING GTS
a.

Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List
Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
Fuel Input Fuel input Min.: 0.00 L, Max.: 655.35 L or Unset
·

Fuel receiver gauge indicates F: 31.03 L

·

Fuel receiver gauge indicates 3/4: 24.50 L

·

Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/2: 17.97 L

·

Fuel receiver gauge indicates 1/4: 11.44 L

·

Fuel receiver gauge indicates E: 4.91 L


-
Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Data List
Tester Display
Fuel Input
50003 409 20
Fuel Gauge Operation:
E497657C01
0.667,2.146 2.75,2.146 false 2.75,2.146 2.75,1.917 false 0.667,2.146 0.667,1.917 false 1.708,2.406 1.708,2.156 false 0.135,0.135 0.448,0.333 0.313,0.198 10 false *a 1.635,2.479 2.865,2.677 1.229,0.198 10 false *b
*a Fuel Receiver Gauge
*b Segments


Refer to the following table for the specified fuel receiver gauge position for each selected value:

Tester Display Fuel Receiver Gauge Indication
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Sender E)
Segments illuminate 0/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Empty)
Segments illuminate 1/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Warning)
Segments illuminate 1/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(1/4)
Segments illuminate 2/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(1/2)
Segments illuminate 4/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(3/4)
Segments illuminate 6/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Full)
Segments illuminate 8/8
Fuel Gauge Operation
(Sender F)
Segments illuminate 8/8


OK:

Fuel receiver gauge indication is normal.



Result:
Proceed to
OK
NG



OK

14.INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

NG

14.INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
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.


a.

Visually check the fuel tank assembly for any abnormalities.


b.

Check if there is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly.


c.

Visually check the fuel sender gauge assembly for damage and confirm that it operates correctly.


d.

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



A

15.CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE

B

C

CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

D

E

INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY

15.CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE
a.

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

NOTICE:

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



b.

Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and turn the ignition switch ON.


c.

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



A

END (TEMPORARY ERROR DUE TO FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE CHARACTERISTICS)

B

16.INSPECT FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
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.


a.

Visually check the fuel tank assembly for any abnormalities.


b.

Check if there is an excessive amount of foreign matter in the fuel tank assembly.


c.

Visually check the fuel sender gauge assembly for damage and confirm that it operates correctly.


d.

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



A

B

C

CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

D

E

INSTALL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY