P0462
DTC P0462
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0462
^ Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit Description
The engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the signal circuit of the fuel level sender in order to determine fuel level. The sender consists of a variable resistor that changes resistance based on the fuel level in the tank. The PCM monitors the voltage across the sender resistance in order to determine the fuel level. The ECM/PCM uses the signal circuit of the fuel level sender in order to calculate the total remaining fuel, in percent. The ECM/PCM sends the fuel level percent via the serial data circuit to the instrument cluster in order to control the fuel gage. The fuel level information is also used for misfire and evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostics.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON, with the engine ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
* The fuel level signal is less than 0.39 volt.
* The above condition is present for greater than 20 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The fuel gage defaults to empty.
* The low fuel indicator illuminates.
* The ECM/PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The ECM/PCM displays the failure information in the Failure Records on the scan tool.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
* The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction-free warm-up cycles.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Instrument Cluster Schematics (Instrument Cluster Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Component Connector End Views)
Description and Operation
Instrument Cluster Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Control Module References) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Fuel Tank Level Remaining or Fuel Level Sensor parameter is between 4-98 percent.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fuel level sensor.
2. Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool Fuel Tank Level Remaining or the Fuel Level Sensor parameter display is less than 4 percent.
• If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 2 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM/PCM.
3. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fuel level sensor.
Component Testing
1. Ignition OFF, remove the fuel level sender.
2. While sweeping the fuel level sensor through its full range of motion, test for a minimum resistance value of less than 41 ohms and a maximum value greater than 119 ohms between the signal terminal 2 and the low reference terminal 3.
• If not within the specified range, replace the fuel level sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (Fuel Level Sensor Replacement) for the 4.2L engine
* Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (Fuel Level Sensor Replacement) for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L engines
* Control Module References (Control Module References) for the ECM/PCM replacement, setup, and programming