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DTC P0461: Notes

DTC P0461 (MZI-3.5) DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0461 Fuel gauge sender unit range/performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the fuel level input communications network message for a concern. The test fails when the fuel level input signal repeatedly moves in and out of range, exceeding the minimum or maximum allowable calibrated parameters for a specified fuel fill percentage in the fuel tank.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Excessive electrical noise
  • Fuel level input signal circuit malfunction