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Fuel sending unit to instrument cluster

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 16toyotaco, Jan 9, 2021.

  1. Jan 9, 2021 at 5:48 PM
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    16toyotaco

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    Hello,
    Does anyone know where the green and beige wires from the fuel sending unit connect to the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster?
    2016 tacoma sr
    4 cylinder
    Extended cab

    Thank you for your help.
     
  2. Jan 9, 2021 at 7:49 PM
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    caribe makaira

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  3. Jan 9, 2021 at 9:07 PM
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    Well, that was certainly a fast and succinct answer. caribe makaira what program is that wiring diagram from?
     
  4. Jan 10, 2021 at 5:56 AM
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    16toyotaco

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    Thank you for your help
     
  5. Jan 10, 2021 at 10:04 AM
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    caribe makaira

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    No problem, what are you working on with the fuel gauge?
     
  6. Jan 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM
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    Just trying to get the fuel gauge to work. Just stopped working.
     
  7. Jan 10, 2021 at 11:16 AM
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    Damn. The sending unit is part of the fuel pump.
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  8. Jan 10, 2021 at 12:33 PM
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    replaced the snding unit in tank. checked resistence, ok. plugged obdII into dash and fuel guage worked, so i know its not the guage. has to be in wiring. dont know what else to check.
     
  9. Jan 10, 2021 at 12:56 PM
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    caribe makaira

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    Maybe Combo Meter is hinting it's about to go...
     
  10. Jan 10, 2021 at 3:13 PM
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    Don't think so. Worked when obdII was plugged into dash. Checking harness from fuel tank t instrument cluster tomorrow. Really appreciate everything you sent me.
     
  11. Jan 10, 2021 at 3:16 PM
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    Maybe Captain Obvious, but disconnect any aftermarket doodads if you've add any.
     
  12. Jan 10, 2021 at 3:19 PM
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    Thanks gonna do that when I check harness. Thanks again for the help.
     
  13. Jan 10, 2021 at 3:20 PM
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    OBDII reader is indicating fuel amount, but Combination Meter is not showing = Combo Meter AFU.
     

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