DTC Troubleshooting: 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
      

1.
Fuel gauge sending unit performance check:

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
     
     
     
Repair verification:

?1.
Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

?2.
Reset the PCM with the HDS.


?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.?