DTC Troubleshooting: P0461
DTC P0461: Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Range/Performance Problem
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, 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 P0461 may be stored due to the following:
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Repeated small amounts of refueling
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Fuel draining during repairs
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Constant cornering or driving on a sloping road for a certain time

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

1.
Customer usage check:

Customer usage check
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Ask the customer about their refueling method.

Has the vehicle been repeatedly refilled with less than 1.32 US gal (5.0 L) at each refuel?

     
YES
     
     
     
Direct the customer on the proper refilling conditions in the How to Refuel section of the owner's manual.?
     
NO
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
2.
Fuel gauge sending unit performance check:

Fuel gauge sending unit performance check
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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. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot.?
     
NO