LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Nissan-Datsun >> 2008 >> Quest Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Engine Control Systems >> Engine Control System - DTCS P0444 Through P1168 >> DTC P0461 Fuel Level Sensor >> Overall Function Check >> Notes
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Overall Function Check: Notes

Use this procedure to check the overall function of the fuel level sensor function. During this check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.

WARNING: When performing following procedure, be sure to observe the handling of the fuel. Refer to "FUEL TANK ".

TESTING CONDITION: 

Before starting overall function check, preparation of draining fuel and refilling fuel is required. 

WITH CONSULT-III 

NOTE: Start from step  10, if it is possible to confirm that the fuel cannot be drained by 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/ 8 Imp gal) in advance.
  1. Prepare a fuel container and a spare hose.
  2. Release fuel pressure from fuel line, refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
  3. Remove the fuel feed hose on the fuel level sensor unit.
  4. Connect a spare fuel hose where the fuel feed hose was removed.
  5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds then turn ON.
  6. Select "FUEL LEVEL SE" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
  7. Check "FUEL LEVEL SE" output voltage and note it.
  8. Select "FUEL PUMP" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-III.
  9. Touch "ON" and drain fuel approximately 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6- 5/8 Imp gal) and stop it.
  10. Check "FUEL LEVEL SE" output voltage and note it.
  11. Fill fuel into the fuel tank for 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal).
  12. Check "FUEL LEVEL SE" output voltage and note it.
  13. Confirm whether the voltage changes more than 0.03V during step  7 to 10 and 10 to 12.

    If NG, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".