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DTC P0462-00: Fuel level sensor circuit low
 
 
 
 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
  • The fuel level sensor converts the rest of the fuel to a voltage and sends it to the combination meter.
  • The combination meter sends the data regarding the rest of the fuel to the ECM.
  • The ECM checks whether this data is within a specified range.
 
 
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
A short circuit is detected while monitoring the fuel level sensor output.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION
Continuous.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC set in memory for the item monitored below)
  • Not applicable
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
  • Not applicable
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
Logic Flow Chart
Check Conditions
  • More than 2 seconds have passed since the engine starting sequence was completed.
  • 12V battery positive voltage is between 11.0 and 16.5 volts.
Judgment Criterion
  • Fuel level sensor resistance has continued to be lower than 5 ohms for 2 seconds.
 
 
FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
None.
 
 
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
Refer to Diagnostic Function, OBD-II Drive Cycle – Pattern 1 OBD- II DRIVE CYCLE.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
  • Fuel level sensor failed.
  • Combination meters assembly failed.
  • Fuel level sensor circuit harness damage or connector damage.
  • ECM failed.
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
  • MB992744: Vehicle communication interface-Lite (V.C.I.-Lite)
  • MB992745: V.C.I.-Lite main harness A
  • MB992747: V.C.I.-Lite USB cable short
  • MB992748: V.C.I.-Lite USB cable long
1.STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE), read the other system DTC.
Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to check and see if a DTC is set in the combination meter (Refer to DRIVE INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA, Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator – Basic Inspection – Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator – Diagnosis and Repair Workflow Work flow).
Q: Is any DTC set in the combination meter?
Perform troubleshooting of combination meter system (Refer to DRIVE INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA, Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator – Basic Inspection – Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator – Diagnosis and Repair Workflow Work flow).
 
2.STEP 2. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
After erasing the DTC, carry out test drive with the drive cycle pattern, and recheck the DTC.
(1) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to erase the DTC.
(2) Carry out test drive with the drive cycle pattern (Refer to Diagnostic Function, OBD-II Drive Cycle – Pattern 1 OBD- II DRIVE CYCLE).
(3) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to recheck the DTC.
Q: Is DTC P0462-00 set?
Replace the ECM (Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION).
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION, General Information – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points – How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS).