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Range says “refuel” but I have fuel. Any help?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Stocky Balboa, Jan 21, 2020.

  1. Jan 21, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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    Stocky Balboa

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    Disconnected the negative terminal, reconnected and then this happened. I drove about 7 miles and no change.

    any ideas on how to fix it? Is there a reset?
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    thanks

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  2. Jan 21, 2020 at 12:46 PM
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    BravoDeltaRomeo

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    It'll reset after a drive or two, no worries.

    Mine did it when I did the interior lights and again when I did the LP lights, as I removed the negative terminal when working on them.

    It takes a few miles/KMS to know your driving pattern and gauge how many miles until empty. I think mine took up to 20km or 15miles and then it came back
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    appreciate the response. Thanks!
     
  4. Jan 21, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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    This ^^^


    On my second on third fill-up I disconnected the battery right before filling up. When I started the truck after filling up, the range said "952miles to empty" I just laughed as it stayed high until I got to about a half tank, then it plummeted fast and wanted me to refuel way before empty... I filled up, then disconnected the battery for a reset, then all was good after that.
     
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    Mine did the same when they did the PCS recalibration. I was hesitant at first and even drove around the block to see if it reset. Talked to the master tech and he confirmed that it takes a few miles to reset. Sure enough, by the time I hit the freeway it was back to normal.
     
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    Thanks everyone. All good now. It reset after a few more miles.

    cheers.
     
  7. Oct 31, 2023 at 3:56 PM
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    I have same issue but I didn’t disconnect anything. Was low on fuel, put about 1/4 tank in and still says refuel with no range miles indicated. Drove a few miles, still no change. Any solutions ?
     
  8. Dec 8, 2023 at 10:16 PM
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    TacomaTRD4x402

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    Hi, I know it's been a couple months since your message but did the message ever go away for you? I'm having that issue now as well and do see that everyone says not to worry so I guess I will just wait and see.
     
  9. Dec 9, 2023 at 6:19 AM
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    Yea, I disconnected the battery, then connected again. It never came back. I’m just curious why i got that to begin with. Maybe a battery issue ? I got 4 yrs with same battery.
     
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  10. Dec 9, 2023 at 8:52 AM
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    4 years, time for a new battery. Generally they last 3-4 years, less if you live in an area with temp extremes.
     
  11. Dec 9, 2023 at 9:15 AM
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    Okay cool! Thank you. I'll give that a try if mine is staying on.
     

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