DTC P0461: Poor Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Performance: Condition

DTC is set when Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects incorrect input from fuel level sensor. This is a continuous monitor. MIL is illuminated when PCM detects malfunction during 2 consecutive drive cycles. Possible causes are:

• Short or open circuit between fuel level sensor, fuel level gauge and PCM.
• Fuel level sensor malfunction.
• Fuel level gauge malfunction.
• PCM malfunction.