Component Inspection

Engine

Engine Control - P0461 Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance - Component Inspection

Component Inspection

1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect Fuel Level Sender & Fuel Pump Motor connector.
3. Measure the resistance of Fuel level sender while lifting up and down the fuel level float.




4. Does the resistance of FLS change as lifting up and down the fuel level float?
YES
1) 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
1) 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.