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Fuel Supply System
DTC Troubleshooting
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 (see page 11-3).
• Because it requires 162 miles (260 km) of driving
without refueling to complete this diagnosis, DTC
P0461 cannot be duplicated during this
troubleshooting.
1. Test the fuel gauge sending unit (see page 11-381).
Is the f uel 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 (see page
11-377), 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 (see page
11-343).
5. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DT C 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
Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the
indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
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