Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 J
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Meter/Gauge/Display
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000030W5006X
Title: METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 Sequoia)

Fuel Receiver Gauge Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The fuel sender gauge has a variable resistance mechanism. The resistance decreases when the fuel amount increases, and the resistance increases when the fuel amount decreases. The fuel receiver gauge changes based on the resistance of the fuel sender gauge.

WIRING DIAGRAM



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC

(a) Check the DTCs METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR (2008 Sequoia) .

Result

Result

Proceed to

DTC B1500 is not output

A

DTC B1500 is output

B

A

2.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream ON.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.

(e) According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test.

Combination Meter

Tester Display

Test Part

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Fuel Meter Operation

Fuel receiver gauge

EMPTY, 1/2 or FULL

-

OK:

Needle indication is normal.

OK