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P0461

Overview

Code

P0461

Code Type

P

Code Class

P0

System

Emissions

Severity Level

Medium

Emissions Related

false

Drivability Impact

Minor

Diagnostic Protocol

OBD2

Freeze Frame Useful

true

Code Definition

Diagnostic trouble code P0461 indicates a malfunction in the fuel level sensor range

Symptoms

Erratic fuel gauge readings

Overview applies to this diagnostic code.

Affected Systems

On This Page

  • Code Definition

  • Symptoms

  • Affected Systems

  • Possible Causes

  • Diagnostic Steps

  • Drive Safety Notes​

More Resources

Fuel level sensing

Possible Causes

Faulty fuel level sensor

Diagnostic Steps

1 Inspect fuel sensor 2 Check wiring

Drive Safety Notes

Risk of running out of fuel unexpectedly

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