DTC P0461: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit - Performance Problem: Condition
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Suzuki Esteem. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DTC is set when change in fuel level signal is less than predetermined when fuel injected volume is more than predetermined. MIL is illuminated when Engine Control Module (ECM) detects malfunction during 2 consecutive drive cycles. Possible causes are:
- Short or open in circuit between ECM and fuel level gauge.
- Fuel level sensor malfunction.
- Fuel level gauge malfunction.
- ECM malfunction.