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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 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.
      Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump Ground Voltage (V)
      Connector Terminal
      B22 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 unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector.
      Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump Unified meter and A/C amp. Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      B22 5 M67 58 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 unified meter and A/C amp.
    • 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 "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    : INSPECTION END