Diagnostic Procedure
- Perform ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC II SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing OBD-II system check, go to next step.
- Turn ignition on. On scan tool observe FUEL LEVEL parameter. If parameter is 0-1 percent, go to step 4 . If parameter does not indicate 0-1 percent, go to next step.
- Test fuel gauge operation. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANELS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect fuel level sensor harness connector. Fuel level sensor is located in fuel tank. Using DVOM, measure voltage between ground and fuel level sensor harness connector No. 4 (Orange/Green wire). If reading is less than 0.13 volt, go to next step. If reading is 0.13 volt or more, go to step 6 .
- Check for open in fuel level sensor input (Orange/Green wire) between PCM and fuel level sensor. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If problem is found, go to step 7 . If no problem was found, go to next step.
- Using DVOM, measure voltage between ground and fuel level sensor terminal No. 1 (Blue/Yellow wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If reading is 2.9 volts or more, go to step 9 . If reading is 2.9 volts or less, go to step 10 .
- Repair open in fuel level sensor input (Orange/Green wire) between PCM and fuel level sensor. If problem is found, go to step 11 .
- Repair open in fuel level sensor output (Blue/Yellow wire) between PCM and fuel level sensor. After repairs are complete, go to step 11 .
- Repair short to voltage in fuel level sensor output (Blue/Yellow wire). After repairs are complete, go to step 11 .
- Replace and reprogram PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT under POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. After repairs are complete, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, select DTC and clear DTC information. Start engine and idle at normal operating temperature of 167-203°F (75-95°C). Select specified DTC INFO for DTC set. Operate vehicle within CONDITIONS FOR SETTING DTC . If scan tool indicates DTC P0462 RAN AND PASSED, system is okay. If scan tool does not indicate system RAN AND PASSED, repeat test starting in step 2 .