DTC P0461

DTC P0461  : Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Range/Performance Problem

NOTE: 

• Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems .
• Because it requires 124 miles (200 km) of driving without refueling to complete this diagnosis, DTC P0461 cannot be duplicated during this troubleshooting.

DTC (PGM-FI)

1. 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 - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems .

   NO 

   Replace the fuel gauge sending unit .