DTC P0461: Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Range/Performance Problem
NOTE:
- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Because it requires 162 miles (260 km) of driving without refueling to complete this diagnosis, this DTC P0461 cannot be duplicated during this troubleshooting.
- Test the fuel gauge sending unit (see FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT TEST
).
Is the fuel gauge sending unit OK?
YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the fuel gauge sending unit and the gauge control module.
NO -Replace the fuel gauge sending unit (see FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 2.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
- Reset the PCM with the HDS.
- Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
- Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Are any Pending or Confirmed DTCs indicated?
YES -Go to the indicated DTCS TROUBLESHOOTING .
NO -Troubleshooting is complete.