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Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if CAN communication DTCs are output.

      For HV Model: Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2020 - 10/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2021 - 10/2022]

      For Gasoline Model: Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2020 - 10/2022]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    For HV Model: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 10/2021] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2021 - 10/2022]

    For Gasoline Model: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR DTC (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if electronically controlled brake system DTCs are output.
      1. For HV Model

        Chassis > Brake/EPB > Trouble Codes 

        Chassis > Brake Booster > Trouble Codes 

      2. For Gasoline Model

        Chassis > Brake/EPB > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM 

    For HV Model: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2019 - 10/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2021 - 11/2023]

    For Gasoline Model: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FOR DTC (SFI SYSTEM) 
    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: 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM 

    For HV Model: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2020 - 10/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2021 - 10/2022]

    For Gasoline Model: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2020 - 10/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2021 - 10/2022]

    Result: 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK SYMPTOMS 
    1. Ask the customer about the problem symptoms.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Malfunction occurs when adding fuel (Even after adding fuel, reading does not increase at all or increases very slowly, etc.) A
      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)
      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 does not recur)
      C

    Result: 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS 
    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
      (Fuel sender gauge lower limit)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty) Fuel receiver gauge
      (Fuel receiver gauge indicates E)
      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)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F) Fuel receiver gauge
      (Fuel sender gauge upper limit)
      ON See [Display 1]

      [Display 1]: Fuel Gauge Operation 

      1. GTY848424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Fuel Receiver Gauge

        HINT: 

        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)
        Approximately 1 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (Empty)
        Approximately 2 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (Warning)
        Approximately 3 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (1/4)
        Approximately 4 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (1/2)
        Approximately 5 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (3/4)
        Approximately 6 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (Full)
        Approximately 7 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (Sender F)
        Approximately 8 is indicated

      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 [12/2019 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. INSPECT FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Inspect the fuel tank sub-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 for damage and confirm that it operates correctly.
    4. Check the installation condition of the fuel tank sub-assembly and 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 fuel tank sub-assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly E

    Result: 

    REPLACE FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    For HV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    For Gasoline Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    Result: 

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    For HV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    For Gasoline Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    Result: 

    INSTALL FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE (OPERATION BY ADDING FUEL) 
    1. If the fuel tank sub-assembly is almost full, drain 20 liters (21.1 US qts, 17.6 Imp. qts) or more of fuel.

      HINT: 

      This is not necessary when the fuel tank sub-assembly is sufficiently below full.

    2. Record the fuel receiver gauge reading.
    3. Turn the ignition switch off.
    4. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to reset the fuel receiver gauge.
    5. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    6. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    7. Drive the vehicle at 1.8 km/h (1 mph) or more, then stop the vehicle.
    8. Turn the ignition switch off.
    9. Add the following amount of fuel or more.
      1. For HV Model: 7.0 liters (7.4 US qts, 6.2 Imp. qts)
      2. For Gasoline Model: 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts)
    10. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    11. 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: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]

  8. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS 
    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
      (Fuel sender gauge lower limit)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Empty) Fuel receiver gauge
      (Fuel receiver gauge indicates E)
      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)
      ON See [Display 1]
      Fuel Gauge Operation (Sender F) Fuel receiver gauge
      (Fuel sender gauge upper limit)
      ON See [Display 1]

      [Display 1]: Fuel Gauge Operation 

      1. GTY848424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Fuel Receiver Gauge

        HINT: 

        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)
        Approximately 1 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (Empty)
        Approximately 2 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (Warning)
        Approximately 3 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (1/4)
        Approximately 4 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (1/2)
        Approximately 5 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (3/4)
        Approximately 6 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (Full)
        Approximately 7 is indicated
        Fuel Gauge Operation
        (Sender F)
        Approximately 8 is indicated

      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 [12/2019 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. INSPECT FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Inspect the fuel tank sub-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 for damage and confirm that it operates correctly.
    4. Check the installation condition of the fuel tank sub-assembly and 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 fuel tank sub-assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly E

    Result: 

    REPLACE FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    For HV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    For Gasoline Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    Result: 

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    For HV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    For Gasoline Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    Result: 

    INSTALL FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE 
    1. Record the fuel receiver gauge reading.
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to reset the fuel receiver gauge.
    4. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    5. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    6. Check if the fuel receiver gauge reading corresponds with the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank sub-assembly.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Fuel receiver gauge reading corresponds with the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank sub-assembly A
      Fuel receiver gauge reading does not correspond with the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank sub-assembly B

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]

  11. INSPECT FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Inspect the fuel tank sub-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 for damage and confirm that it operates correctly.
    4. Check the installation condition of the fuel tank sub-assembly and 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 fuel tank sub-assembly or fuel sender gauge assembly is not installed correctly E

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - ]

    Result: 

    REPLACE FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    For HV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    For Gasoline Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    Result: 

    CLEAN INSIDE OF FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Result: 

    REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY 

    For HV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    For Gasoline Model: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

    Result: 

    INSTALL FUEL TANK SUB-ASSEMBLY OR FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY