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DTC P0461

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 .
  • Because it requires 124 miles (200 km) of driving without refueling to complete this diagnosis, DTC P0461 cannot be duplicated during this troubleshooting.
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P0461 Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Range/Performance Problem      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Fuel gauge sending unit performance check

    -1. Test the fuel gauge sending unit .

    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 , then do the repair verification.

  2. Repair verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Reset the PCM with the HDS .

    Reset PCM

    -3. Do the PCM idle learn procedure .

    -4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0461 Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Range/Performance Problem      

    Are any Pending or Confirmed DTCs indicated?

    YES 

    Go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

    NO 

    Troubleshooting is complete.