DTC Descriptor
DTC P0464: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit IntermittentDiagnostic Fault Information
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fuel Level Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit | P0462 | -- | -- | P0461 |
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Circuit | P0462 | P0463 1 P0464 | P0463 | P0461 |
Fuel Level Sensor Low Reference Circuit | -- | P0463 1 P0464 | P0463 | P0461 |
1. Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative | ||||
Circuit Description
The engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the signal circuit of the fuel level sender in order to determine fuel level. The sender consists of a variable resistor that changes resistance based on the fuel level in the tank. The ECM/PCM monitors the voltage across the sender resistance in order to determine the fuel level. The ECM/PCM uses the signal circuit of the fuel level sender in order to calculate the total remaining fuel, in percent. The ECM/PCM sends the fuel level percent via the serial data circuit to the instrument cluster in order to control the fuel gage. The fuel level information is also used for misfire and evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostics.
This diagnostic tests for an intermittent fuel level sender signal. If a change in fuel level is detected DTC P0442 is aborted due to a refueling event. A refueling event test is executed to confirm that a refueling event has occurred. If refueling is confirmed, the test is considered passing. Otherwise, the DTC will set indicating an intermittent signal problem.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is OFF. |
| • | DTC P0442 is running. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The fuel level change is greater than 10 percent. |
| • | The above condition is present for greater than 30 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | DTC P0442 is aborted. |
| • | The ECM/PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The ECM/PCM displays the failure information in the Failure Records on the scan tool. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present. |
| • | The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction-free warm-up cycles. |
| • | The ECM/PCM receives the clear code command from the scan tool. |
Reference Information
Fuel Level Specifications
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fuel level sensor. Install a signal generator and instrument panel tester between the signal circuit and the low reference circuit.
- Ignition ON, vary the resistance on the signal generator from 40-250 ohms. Verify that the scan tool Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter or the Fuel Level Sensor parameter displays the correct fuel level percent.
- Ignition ON, vary the resistance on the signal generator from 40-250 ohms and monitor the fuel gage.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fuel level sensor.
| ⇒ | If the fuel level percent is incorrect, test the signal circuit and the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the ECM/PCM. |
| ⇒ | If the gage is incorrect, replace the IPC. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Fuel Level Sensor Replacement for the 4.2L engine |
| • | Fuel Level Sensor Replacement for the 5.3L engine |
| • | Control Module References for the ECM/PCM or IPC replacement, setup, and programming |
