DTC P0461:00 [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)]

DTC P0461:00	Fuel gauge sender unit circuit range/performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION	• The PCM monitors the fuel tank level difference before and after the PCM-calculated fuel consumption has reached more than 25 L {6.6 US gal, 5.5 Imp gal}. If the difference is less than 5 %, the PCM determines that there is a fuel gauge sender unit circuit range/performance problem. Diagnostic support note • This is a continuous monitor (CCM). • The check engine light does not illuminate. • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is not available. • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION	Not applicable
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Fuel gauge sender unit malfunction • Instrument cluster malfunction • PCM malfunction
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM	Not applicable

DTC P0461:00

Fuel gauge sender unit circuit range/performance problem

DETECTION CONDITION

• The PCM monitors the fuel tank level difference before and after the PCM-calculated fuel consumption has reached more than 25 L {6.6 US gal, 5.5 Imp gal}. If the difference is less than 5 %, the PCM determines that there is a fuel gauge sender unit circuit range/performance problem.

Diagnostic support note

• This is a continuous monitor (CCM).

• The check engine light does not illuminate.

• FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is not available.

• The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.

FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION

Not applicable

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Fuel gauge sender unit malfunction

• Instrument cluster malfunction

• PCM malfunction

SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

Not applicable

STEP	INSPECTION	ACTION
1	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.
2	INSPECT FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT • Switch the ignition off. • Inspect the fuel gauge sender unit. (See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT INSPECTION [2WD].) • Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the fuel gauge sender unit, then go to Step 4. (See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].)
No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Inspect the instrument cluster. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSPECTION.) • Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the instrument cluster, then go to the next step. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
No	Go to the next step.
4	VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED • Always reconnect all disconnected connectors. • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].) • Start the engine and warm it up completely. Caution • While performing this step, always operate the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner. • When the M-MDS is used to observe monitor system status while driving, be sure to have another technician with you, or record the data in the M-MDS using the PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD capturing function and inspect later. • Drive the vehicle under the snapshot data condition. • Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].) • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?	Yes	Repeat the inspection from Step 1. • If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) Go to the next step.
No	Go to the next step.
5	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE • Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].) • Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].)
No	DTC troubleshooting completed.

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

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

• Switch the ignition off.

• Inspect the fuel gauge sender unit.

(See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT INSPECTION [2WD].)

• Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Replace the fuel gauge sender unit, then go to Step 4.

(See FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].)

Go to the next step.

INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

• Inspect the instrument cluster.

(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSPECTION.)

• Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Replace the instrument cluster, then go to the next step.

(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Go to the next step.

VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED

• Always reconnect all disconnected connectors.

• Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.

(See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].)

• Start the engine and warm it up completely.

Caution

• While performing this step, always operate the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner.

• When the M-MDS is used to observe monitor system status while driving, be sure to have another technician with you, or record the data in the M-MDS using the PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD capturing function and inspect later.

• Drive the vehicle under the snapshot data condition.

• Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure.

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].)

• Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?

Yes

Repeat the inspection from Step 1.

• If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM.

(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

Go to the next step.

VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE

• Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.

(See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].)

• Are any DTCs present?

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)].)

DTC troubleshooting completed.