P0464
DTC P0464
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0464
- Fuel Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The fuel level sensor changes resistance in response to the fuel level. The engine control module (ECM) monitors the signal circuit of the fuel level sensor and the type of fuel in order to determine the fuel level. For regular unleaded fuel the ECM monitors a constant signal. When the vehicle has approximately 20% or greater ethanol for E85 fuel applications, the ECM controls a pulse cycle signal where it monitors the signal and calculates the fuel level percentage only during the on pulse of approximately 100 ms.
When the fuel tank is full, the sensor resistance is low and the ECM senses a low signal voltage. When the fuel tank is empty, the sensor resistance is high and the ECM senses a high signal voltage. The ECM uses the signal circuit of the fuel level sensor in order to calculate the percentage of remaining fuel in the tank. The ECM sends the fuel level percentage via the serial data circuit to the instrument cluster in order to control the fuel gauge.
This diagnostic tests for an intermittent fuel level sender signal. If a change in fuel level is detected DTC P0442 is aborted due to a possible refueling event. A refueling event test is executed to confirm that a refueling event has occurred. If refueling is confirmed, the test for DTC P0464 is considered passing. The refueling event test must pass 2 out of 3 times, otherwise, the DTC will set indicating an intermittent signal problem.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The ignition is OFF.
* DTC P0442 is running.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
* The fuel level change is greater than 10 percent.
* The above condition is present for less than 30 seconds.
* Both conditions above occur 2 out of 3 times as part of a refueling event test.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* DTC P0442 is aborted.
* The ECM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The ECM displays the failure information in the Failure Records on the scan tool.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
* The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction-free warm-up cycles.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Instrument Cluster Schematics (Instrument Cluster Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation
Instrument Cluster Description and Operation (Instrument Cluster)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Control Module References) for scan tool information
Special Tools
J 33431-C - Instrument Panel Tester
Circuit/System Testing
Note: If equipped, the following tests can be performed at an inline connector. See schematics for the corresponding terminals to test at.
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fuel level sensor.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm between the fuel level sensor low reference circuit terminal B and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
3. Install a Signal Generator and Instrument Panel Tester between the signal circuit terminal C and the low reference circuit terminal B.
4. Ignition ON, vary the signal generator resistance between 40 and 250 ohm. Verify that the scan tool Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter displays a range that varies between 5 and 95 percent as the signal generator resistance changes.
• If not within the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit test normal, replace the ECM.
5. If all circuits test normal, perform the fuel level sensor component test before replacing the fuel level sensor.
Component Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the fuel level sensor.
2. While sweeping the fuel level sensor through its full range of motion, test for a minimum value less than 41 ohm and a maximum value greater than 119 ohm between the signal terminal C and the low reference terminal B.
• If not within the specified range, replace the fuel level sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (Regular Cab w/26 Gal Tank) ()Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (Extended Cab w/26 Gal Tank) ()Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (Regular Cab w/34 Gal Tank) () for the 4.3L engine
* Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (15 Reg Cab With 26 gal Tank) (Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (15 Reg Cab With 26 gal Tank))Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (15 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 gal Tank) (Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (15 Ext/Crew Cab With 26 gal Tank))Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (15 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab w/34 gal Tank) (Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (15 Reg/Ext/Crew Cab w/34 gal Tank))Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (25 Ext/Crew Cab w/26 gal Tank) (Fuel Level Sensor Replacement (25 Ext/Crew Cab w/26 Gal Tank)) for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L engines
* Fuel Level Sensor Replacement () for the 6.6L engine
* Control Module References (Control Module References) for the ECM replacement, programming and setup