Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Component Function Check
- PRECONDITIONINGWARNING: When performing following procedure, be sure to observe the handling of the fuel. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
TESTING CONDITION:
Before starting component function check, preparation of draining fuel and refilling fuel is required.
Do you have CONSULT-III?
YES: GO TO 2.
NO: GO TO 3.
- PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK
With CONSULT-III
NOTE: Start from step 10, if it is possible to confirm that the fuel cannot be drained by 30 l (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/ 8 Imp gal) in advance.- Prepare a fuel container and a spare hose.
- Release fuel pressure from fuel line, refer to "INSPECTION ".
- Remove the fuel feed hose on the fuel level sensor unit.
- Connect a spare fuel hose where the fuel feed hose was removed.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds then turn ON.
- Select "FUEL LEVEL SE" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
- Check "FUEL LEVEL SE" output voltage and note it.
- Select "FUEL PUMP RELAY" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-III.
- Touch "ON" and drain fuel approximately 30 l (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal) and stop it.
- Check "FUEL LEVEL SE" output voltage and note it.
- Fill fuel into the fuel tank for 30 l (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal).
- Check "FUEL LEVEL SE" output voltage and note it.
- Confirm whether the voltage changes more than 0.03V during step 7 to 10 and 10 to 12.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: INSPECTION END
NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".
- PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK
Without CONSULT-III
NOTE: Start from step 8, if it is possible to confirm that the fuel cannot be drained by 30 l (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal) in advance.- Prepare a fuel container and a spare hose.
- Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
- Remove the fuel feed hose on the fuel level sensor unit.
- Connect a spare fuel hose where the fuel feed hose was removed.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Drain fuel by 30 l (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal) from the fuel tank using proper equipment.
- Confirm that the fuel gauge indication varies.
- Fill fuel into the fuel tank for 30 l (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal).
- Confirm that the fuel gauge indication varies.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: INSPECTION END
NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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