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DTC Detection Logic

NOTE:
  • If DTC P0461 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
  • If DTC P0461 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer to DTC Index .

Driving long distances naturally affect fuel gauge level.

This diagnosis detects the fuel gauge malfunction of the gauge not moving even after a long distance has been driven.

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis name

(Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC detecting condition

Possible cause

P0461

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR

(Fuel level sensor circuit range/performance)

The output signal of the fuel level sensor does not change within the specified range even though the vehicle has been driven a long distance.

  • Harness or connectors

    (The CAN communication line is open or shorted)

  • Harness or connectors

    (The sensor circuit is open or shorted)

  • Combination meter
  • Fuel level sensor