The PCM sets DTC P0461 DTC when the output signal of the fuel level sensor does not change within the specified range even though the vehicle has been driven a long distance.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause | |
Case 1 | DTC Strategy |
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Compare consumed fuel quantity with fuel level change | 1. Poor connection 2. Faulty Fuel Level Sensor 3. Damaged Wiring |
Enable Conditions |
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Consumed fuel(model) greater than 12L | ||
Threshold Value |
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Consumed fuel (model) and Consumed fuel (actual) difference greater than 17L or less than -17L | ||
Diagnostic Time |
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5 sec | ||
Case 2 | DTC Strategy |
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Signal stuck | |
Enable Conditions |
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Consumed fuel(model) greater than 12L | ||
Threshold Value |
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Variation of Fuel level signal less than 1L | ||
Diagnostic Time |
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Continuous | ||
MIL ON Condition |
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2 driving cycles |