DTC P0461: Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Range/Performance Problem

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
Because it requires 152 miles (260 km) of driving without refueling to complete this diagnosis, this DTC P0461 cannot be duplicated during this troubleshooting

Test the fuel gauge sending unit, without SH-AWD system (see FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT TEST ), with SH-AWD system (see WITH SH-AWD )
Is the fuel gauge sending unit OK?

YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the fuel gauge sending unit, the secondary fuel gauge sending unit (with SH-AWD)

NO -Replace the fuel gauge sending unit (see FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT ) and the secondary fuel gauge sending unit (with SH-AWD) (see SECONDARY FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then go to step 2
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode
Reset the PCM with the HDS
Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE )
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS
Are any Pending or Confirmed DTCs indicated?

YES -Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting

NO -Troubleshooting is complete