DTC Description

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

When the vehicle is parked, naturally the fuel level in the fuel tank is stable. It means that output signal of the fuel level sensor does not change. If ECM senses sloshing signal from the sensor, fuel level sensor malfunction is detected.

DTC		M.U.T.-III SE screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content)	DTC detection condition
P0460	00	FUEL LEV SEN SLOSH (Fuel Level Sensor ″A″ Circuit)	Diagnosis condition	Engine running at idle
			Signal (terminal)	Fuel level sensor signal
			Threshold	Even though the vehicle is parked, a signal being varied is sent from the fuel level sensor to ECM
			Diagnosis delay time	—

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Harness or connectors
- CAN communication line is open or shorted.
- Fuel level sensor circuit is open or shorted.
Combination meter
Fuel level sensor

FAIL-SAFE

Not applicable

DTC Confirmation Procedure

1.CHECK DTC PRIORITY

If DTC P0460 is displayed with DTC UXXXX or P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX or P0607.

Is applicable DTC detected?

Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Index

2.PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.

Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Turn ignition switch ON.
Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

3.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

Start engine and wait maximum of 2 consecutive minutes.
Check 1st trip DTC.

Is 1st trip DTC detected?

Proceed to DTC Diagnosis Procedure

-1To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent IncidentIntermittent Incident

-2Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END