Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

P0460

(P0460) FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT






When Monitored and Set Condition
^ When Monitored: The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the fuel level at ignition on.
^ Set Condition: If the PCM does not see a change in the fuel level over a set amount of miles, the test will fail. Two Trip Fault.


Diagnostic Test
1. FUEL GAUGE OPERATION





Turn the ignition off.
Perform the *FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE diagnostic test located in Instrument Cluster 8J Category.
After performing the *FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE test, use the DRB 111 erase DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, then back on.
Monitor the DRB III for this DTC.
With the DRB III, read DTCs.

Note: It may be necessary to take the vehicle on a test drive. It may be necessary to take the vehicle on a test drive.

Does the DTC (P0460) set again?
Yes>> Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test - Ver 2
No>> Test Complete.