DTC Troubleshooting: B1175
DTC B1175: Fuel level sensor (Fuel gauge sending unit) circuit malfunction
NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.

DTC Description
DTC
B1175 Fuel level sensor (Fuel gauge sending unit) circuit malfunction
 

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Clear the DTCs with the HDS.


?2.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

?3.
Wait for at least 30 seconds.

?4.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
DTC
B1175 Fuel level sensor (Fuel gauge sending unit) circuit malfunction
 

Is DTC B1175 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals.?
2.
Open wire check (FUEL GAUGE lines):

Open wire check (FUEL GAUGE lines)
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?2.
Disconnect the following connector.
Gauge control module connector A (32P)
Fuel tank unit 4P connector

?3.
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition
Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
Gauge control module connector A (32P): disconnected
Fuel tank unit 4P connector: disconnected
Test point 1
Test point 2
Fuel tank unit 4P connector (female terminals) No. 2:

Test point 1
Test point 2
Fuel tank unit 4P connector (female terminals) No. 4:


Is there continuity?

     
YES
     
     
     
The FUEL GAUGE wires are OK. Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
Repair an open or high resistance in the wire(s).?
3.
Fuel gauge sending unit check:

Fuel gauge sending unit check
?1.

Is the unit OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
     
NO