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 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. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.?
     
NO