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.
2004 Scion xA AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
With Consult-II
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASEΒ ".
- 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-II.
- Check "FUEL LEVEL SE" output voltage and note it.
- Select "FUEL PUMP" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II.
- 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.
If NG, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDUREΒ ".
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
