Low-Fuel Warning Lamp

Depending on vehicle posture or driving circumstances, the fuel level in the tank varies, and the warning lamp ON timing may be changed.

CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform the combination meter self-diagnosis. Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE OF COMBINATION METER ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: Replace the combination meter. Refer to "COMBINATION METER ".
CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check combination meter and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump terminals (meter-side, and harness-side) for poor connection.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: Repair or replace terminals or connectors.
CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 15 and ground.
  Battery voltage should exist.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Combination Meter Harness Connector M24 Terminal 15 And Ground
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.

NG: Replace the combination meter. Refer to "COMBINATION METER ".
CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR SHORT CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector M24.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (B) terminal 15 and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector C5 (A) terminal 2.
  Continuity should exist.
4. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector C5 (A) terminal 2 and ground.
  Continuity should not exist.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Harness Connector C5 (A) Terminal 2 And Ground
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Repair harness or connector.
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (B) terminal 16 and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector C5 (A) terminal 5.
  Continuity should exist.
2. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector C5 (A) terminal 5 and ground.
  Continuity should not exist.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Harness Connector C5 (A) Terminal 5 And Ground
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 6.

NG: Repair harness or connector.
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT CHECK ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 7.

NG: Replace the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to "COMBINATION METER ".
CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and determine whether the float arm interferes or binds with any of the internal components in the fuel tank.

OK or NG

OK: Replace the combination meter. Refer to "COMBINATION METER ".

NG: Install the fuel level sensor unit properly.