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(DME) Condition For Fault ID - 1

27AE - P0461

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
27AE - P0461

Fault text
Tank fill level implausible

Fault description
Fuel Level Sensor 'A' Circuit Range/Performance

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Sensor value after consumption of K_FST_VERBRAUCH
drops less than (K_FST_VERBRAUCH-
K_FST_ABWEICHUNG)
Terminal condition: Engine running
Voltage condition:
none

Condition for fault memory entry
none

Action in service
1. Check fuel level sensor, replace as indicated

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Fuel level display hangs with reading too high

Driver information
Warning light:
MIL black

Service instruction
none