DTC P0461:00 [L3 Turbo]

DTC P0461:00	Fuel gauge sender unit circuit range/performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION	• The PCM monitors the fuel level voltage difference before and after the PCM-calculated fuel consumption has reached 25 L {26.4 US qt., 22 Imp qt.}. If the difference is 5% less than the PCM-calculated fuel consumption, the PCM determines that the fuel gauge sender unit range/performance is in error. Diagnostic support note • This is a continuous monitor (CCM). • MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM. • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle. • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available. • DTCs are stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Fuel gauge sender unit malfunction or substandard performance • Instrument cluster malfunction • PCM malfunction

DTC P0461:00

Fuel gauge sender unit circuit range/performance problem

DETECTION CONDITION

• The PCM monitors the fuel level voltage difference before and after the PCM-calculated fuel consumption has reached 25 L {26.4 US qt., 22 Imp qt.}. If the difference is 5% less than the PCM-calculated fuel consumption, the PCM determines that the fuel gauge sender unit range/performance is in error.

Diagnostic support note

• This is a continuous monitor (CCM).

• MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.

• PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.

• FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is available.

• DTCs are stored in the PCM memory.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Fuel gauge sender unit malfunction or substandard performance

• Instrument cluster malfunction

• PCM malfunction

STEP	INSPECTION	ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 2)/SNAPSHOT DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED • Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data been recorded?	Yes	Go to the next step.
No	Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data on repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY • Verify related Service Information availability. • Is any related Service Information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information. • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT • Turn the ignition switch off. • Inspect the fuel gauge sender unit. (See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT INSPECTION.) • Is the fuel gauge sender unit normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
No	Replace the fuel gauge sender unit, then go to Step 5. (See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5, L3 Turbo].)
4	VERIFY STORED DTC IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Turn the ignition switch off, then to the ON position (engine off). • Perform the instrument cluster DTC inspection using the M-MDS. (See DTC INSPECTION [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].) • Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the appropriate DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)
No	Go to the next step.
5	VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [L3 Turbo].) • Start the engine and warm it up completely. • Drive the vehicle under the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2) condition. • Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [L3 Turbo].) • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?	Yes	Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)
No	Go to the next step.
6	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE • Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [L3 Turbo].) • Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [L3 Turbo].)
No	DTC troubleshooting completed.

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 2)/SNAPSHOT DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED

• Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data been recorded?

Yes

Go to the next step.

Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data on repair order, then go to the next step.

VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY

• Verify related Service Information availability.

• Is any related Service Information available?

Yes

Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.

• If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.

Go to the next step.

INSPECT FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT

• Turn the ignition switch off.

• Inspect the fuel gauge sender unit. (See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT INSPECTION.)

• Is the fuel gauge sender unit normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

Replace the fuel gauge sender unit, then go to Step 5.

(See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5, L3 Turbo].)

VERIFY STORED DTC IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

• Turn the ignition switch off, then to the ON position (engine off).

• Perform the instrument cluster DTC inspection using the M-MDS. (See DTC INSPECTION [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)

• Are any DTCs present?

Yes

Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)

Go to the next step.

VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED

• Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.

• Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [L3 Turbo].)

• Start the engine and warm it up completely.

• Drive the vehicle under the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2) condition.

• Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [L3 Turbo].)

• Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?

Yes

Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.

(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

Go to the next step.

VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE

• Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [L3 Turbo].)

• Are any DTCs present?

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [L3 Turbo].)

DTC troubleshooting completed.