Possible causes

– Faulty fuel level sensor
– Fuel level sensor harness is open or shorted
– Fuel level sensor circuit poor electrical connection

When is the code detected?

The output signal of the fuel level sensor does not change within the specified range even though the vehicle has been driven a long distance.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Incorrect fuel level reading

P0461 Description

The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit. The sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM). The fuel level sensor consists of two parts, one is mechanical float and the other side is variable resistor. The fuel level sensor output voltage changes depending on the movement of the fuel mechanical float.

P0461 Information for specific makes

P0461 CHRYSLER
P0461 BUICK
P0461 JEEP
P0461 SUBARU
P0461 DODGE
P0461 ACURA
P0461 HONDA
P0461 BMW
P0461 FORD
P0461 HYUNDAI
P0461 INFINITI
P0461 NISSAN
P0461 ISUZU
P0461 KIA
P0461 MAZDA
P0461 MITSUBISHI
P0461 CADILLAC
P0461 CHEVROLET
P0461 GMC
P0461 PONTIAC
P0461 SATURN