DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P0461, P0461

DTC P0461:

Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Range/Performance Problem

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- Because it requires 124 miles (200 km) of driving without refueling to complete this diagnosis, DTC P0461 cannot be duplicated during this troubleshooting.

1. Test the fuel gauge sending unit Testing and Inspection.

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 Fuel Pump/Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Replacement, then go to step 2.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.

4. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure ECM/PCM Idle Learn Procedure.

5. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0461 indicated?

YES -

Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the fuel gauge sending unit and the gauge control module, then go to step 1.

NO -

Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.