P0461

P0461

Component Location:

General Description
The Fuel Level Sensor(FLS) measures the fuel level in fuel tank and its information is used to supply the ECM with information regarding the monitoring condition of the EVAP canister purge system for leak detection. If the fuel level sensor is monitored for high or low stuck or difference between voltage of fuel level sensor and voltage deviation of fuel level sensor is exceeds limited value while driving, this is interpreted by the ECM as a fault

DTC Description
Checking fuel level change under detecting condition, if the fuel level difference between current and previous is lower than 3.5% while odometer difference between present and previous is higher than 200 km, PCM sets P0461. MIL(Malfunction Indication Lamp) turns on when the malfunction lasts till consecutive 2 driving cycle.

DTC Detecting Condition:

Specification:

Schematic Diagram:

Monitor DTC Status
1. Check DTC Status
1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector(DLC).
2. IG "ON".
3. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode, and then Press F5(INFO) to check DTC's information from the DTCs menu
4. Read "DTC Status" parameter.






5. Is parameter displayed "Present fault"?

YES
a. Go to "Terminal and Connector inspection" procedure.

NO
a. Fault is intermittent caused by PCM memory was not cleared after repair.
Erase DTC and drive the vehicle to satisfy the enable condition then, go to "Component Inspection" procedure.

Terminal and Connector Inspection
1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminal condition. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?

YES - Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

NO - Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.

Component Inspection
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect Fuel Level Sender connector and Remove Fuel Sender from fuel tank.
3. Measure resistance between terminal 1 and 3 of Fuel Sender.(Component Side)






4. Does the resistance of FLS change while moving the fuel level float ?

YES
a. Fault is intermittent such as Float was stuck by something. Thoroughly check that any foreign material interrupts float moment.
Erase DTC and drive the vehicle to satisfy the enable condition then, go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

NO
a. Substitute with a known - good Fuel Level Sender and check for proper operation.
If the problem is corrected, replace Fuel Level Sender and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

Verification of Vehicle Repair
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode
2. Press F5(INFO) and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions
3. Read "DTC Status" parameter
4. Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?

YES - System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC.

NO - Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.