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DTC P0461: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

  1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS 

    Detect the malfunction of fuel level sensor output property.

    Judge NG by the difference between max. and min. value of fuel level during every 160 km (100 miles) driving distance converted from vehicle speed.

  2. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Diagram And Graf
    G03320423Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. ENABLE CONDITION 
    ENABLE CONDITION

    Secondary Parameters Enable Conditions
    None  
  4. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE 

    Always perform the diagnosis continuously.

  5. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD 
    • Abnormality Judgment 

      Judge NG when all the malfunction criteria below are completed.

      Judgment Value 

      JUDGMENT VALUE

      Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
      Max. - min. fuel level <10 l (2.6 US gal, 2.2 lmp gal)
      Trip distance from last fill up "GREATER THAN EQUAL TO" 160 km (100 miles)

      Time Needed for Diagnosis:  Not determined.

      Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates when malfunction occurs in 2 continuous driving cycles.

    • Normality Judgment 

      Judge OK and clear the NG when the malfunction criteria below are completed.

      Judgment Value 

      JUDGMENT VALUE

      Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
      Max. - min. fuel level "GREATER THAN EQUAL TO" 0 l (2.6 US gal, 2.2 lmp gal)
  6. DTC CLEAR CONDITION 
    • When the OK idling cycle is completed 40 times in a row
    • When "Clear Memory" was performed
  7. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CLEAR CONDITION 
    • When the OK driving cycle is completed 3 times in a row
    • When "Clear Memory" was performed
  8. FAIL SAFE 

    None

  9. ECM OPERATION AT DTC SETTING 

    Memorize the freeze frame data. (For test mode $02)