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DTC P0461

DTC P0461 Fuel gauge sender unit (main) circuit range/performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the fuel tank level difference before and after the PCM-calculated fuel consumption has reached more than 21 L {22.2 US qt, 18.5 Imp qt}.  If the difference is less than 5%,  the PCM determines that there is a fuel gauge sender unit (main) circuit range/performance problem.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2/Mode 12) is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Instrument cluster malfunction
  • Fuel gauge sender unit (main) malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 12) HAS BEEN RECORDED 
  • Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 12) been recorded?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 12) on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-fine repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
 Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 
 Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 5.
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT (MAIN) 
 Yes Replace the fuel gauge sender unit (main), then go to the next step.
(See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
No Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0461 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.

    (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE ).

  • Start the engine.
  • Drive the vehicle under the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2) condition.
  • Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST ).

  • Is the PENDING CODE same as DTC present?
 Yes Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
No Go to the next step.
6 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
 Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE ).
No DTC troubleshooting completed.
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