P0463

Electrical Diagram:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

IMPORTANT: The fuel level sensor referenced in this DTC refers to the left fuel level sensor for Y car.

The Fuel Level Sensor changes resistance based on fuel level. The Fuel Level Sensor has a signal circuit and a ground circuit. The PCM applies a voltage (about 5.0 volts) on the signal circuit to the sensor. The PCM monitors changes in this voltage caused by changes in the resistance of the sensor to determine fuel level.

When the fuel tank is full, the sensor resistance is high, and the PCM's signal voltage is Only pulled down a small amount through the sensor to ground. Therefore, the PCM will sense a high signal voltage (fuel tank full). When the fuel tank is empty, the sensor resistance is low, and the signal voltage is pulled down a greater amount. This causes the PCM to sense a low signal voltage (fuel tank empty).

The PCM uses inputs from the Fuel Level Sensor to calculate the total fuel remaining in the fuel tank(s).

This information is then sent to the fuel gauge. When the PCM senses a signal voltage higher than the normal operating range of the sensor, this DTC sets.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC

^ The Fuel Level Sensor voltage is above 2.9 volts.

^ The above condition present for greater than 50 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS

^ The PCM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.

^ The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.

^ The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The PCM stores this information in the Failure Records.


CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC

^ A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic.

^ A last test failed (Current DTC) will clear when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.

^ The PCM battery voltage is interrupted.

^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL/DTC.


DIAGNOSTIC AIDS

The following occurs with this DTC set:

^ The vehicle fuel gauge displays empty.

^ The Check Gauge lamp illuminates.

^ The Driver Information Center displays a message.

Using Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can aid in determining how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also aid determining how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate the vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature etc.) that you observed. This will isolate when the DTC failed.

TEST DESCRIPTION

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table.

3. This step determines if the fault is present.

4. Using the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also help determine how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate the vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature etc.) that you observed. This will isolate when the DTC failed. For an intermittent condition, refer to Symptoms. Testing and Inspection