DESCRIPTION
The fuel sender gauge is located inside the fuel tank and measures the amount of fuel. The fuel sender gauge converts the fuel level in the fuel tank into a voltage value and outputs it to the combination meter assembly. The ECM determines when it is necessary to refuel the vehicle based on changes in the output value of the fuel sender gauge.
DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory | Note |
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P046012 | Fuel Level Sensor "A" Circuit Short to Battery | Fuel sender gauge output voltage is higher than 4.73 V for 30 seconds or more (2 trip detection logic). |
| Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P0463 |
P046014 | Fuel Level Sensor "A" Circuit Short to Ground or Open | Fuel sender gauge output voltage is less than 0.25 V for 30 seconds or more (2 trip detection logic). |
| Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P0462 |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The combination meter assembly sends fuel level sensor signals to the ECM via CAN communication. When the engine switch is on (IG), if the output voltage of the fuel level sensor is less than 0.25 V or higher than 4.73 V for 30 seconds or more, the ECM will illuminate the MIL and store this DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs | P0462: Fuel level sensor range check (low voltage) P0463: Fuel level sensor range check (high voltage) |
Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Fuel level sensor |
Required Sensors/Components (Related) | - |
Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
Duration | 30 seconds |
MIL Operation | 2 driving cycles |
Sequence of Operation | None |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
All of the following conditions are met | - |
Battery voltage | 8 V or higher |
Engine switch | On (IG) |
Lost communication with instrument panel cluster control module (U0155) | Not detected |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P0462 Fuel level sensor voltage | Less than 0.25 V |
Fuel level sensor voltage | Higher than 4.73 V |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
HINT:
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HINT:
Techstream Display | Description |
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NORMAL |
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ABNORMAL |
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INCOMPLETE |
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HINT:
The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
PROCEDURE
1. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Disconnect the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the combination meter assembly connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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N46-1 (FV) - G17-34 (FV) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
N46-3 (FS) - G17-33 (FR) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
N46-2 (FE) - G17-32 (FE) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
N46-1 (FV) or G17-34 (FV) - Body ground and other terminals | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
N46-3 (FS) or G17-33 (FR) - Body ground and other terminals | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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2. | INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY |
(a) Remove the fuel sender gauge assembly.
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(b) Inspect the fuel sender gauge assembly.
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NG | REPLACE FUEL SENDER GAUGE ASSEMBLY |
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3. | INSPECT FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY |
*a | Component without harness connected (Fuel Suction Tube with Pump and Gauge Assembly) |
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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N46-1 (FV) - A-3 | Always | Below 1 Ω |
N46-2 (FE) - A-2 | Always | Below 1 Ω |
N46-3 (FS) - A-1 | Always | Below 1 Ω |
N46-1 (FV) - N46-3 (FS) or A-3 - A-1 | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
N46-1 (FV) - N46-2 (FE) or A-3 - A-2 | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
N46-2 (FE) - N46-3 (FS) or A-2 - A-1 | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
OK | REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY |
NG | REPLACE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY |