Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0463: Fuel Level Sensor 1 High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
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
P0464
| P0463
| P0461
|
Fuel Level Sensor Low Reference Circuit
| --
| P0463
P0464
| P0463
| P0461
|
Circuit/System Description
The primary fuel level sender and the secondary fuel level sender changes resistance based on fuel level. The engine control module (ECM) monitors the signal circuits of the primary fuel level sender and the secondary fuel level sender in order to determine
the fuel level. When the fuel tank is full, the resistances of both fuel level senders are high and the ECM senses a high signal voltage on both the signal circuits of the primary fuel level sender and the secondary fuel level sender. When the fuel tanks are
empty, the resistances of the fuel level senders are low and the ECM senses a low signal voltage. The ECM uses the signal circuits of the primary fuel level sender and the secondary fuel level sender in order to calculate the percentage of remaining fuel in
the tank. The ECM sends the fuel level percentage via serial data circuit to the instrument cluster in order to control the fuel gage.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The system voltage is between 10-18 volts. |
| • | Fuel level state is stable. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The primary fuel level signal is about 3.2 volts. |
| • | The primary fuel level sensor signal is about 64 percent. |
| • | The above condition is present for about 60 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The fuel gage defaults to empty. |
| • | The low fuel indicator illuminates. |
| • | The ECM records the operating conditions at the time that the diagnostic test fails. The ECM 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 receives a clear code command from the scan tool. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Fuel Gage Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Scan Tool Data List
Circuit/System Verification
With the scan tool installed and the ignition ON, the Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter in the ECM EVAP Data List indicates a value at or greater than 98 percent.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fuel level sensor.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal D and ground.
| ⇒ | If greater than 1 ohm, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
- Ignition ON, install a 3-amp fused jumper between the primary fuel level sensor signal circuit terminal A and the low reference circuit terminal D. Verify the scan tool Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter is less than 98 percent.
| ⇒ | If greater than 98 percent, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
- If all circuits test normal, perform the fuel level sensor component test before replacing the primary (left) fuel level sensor.
Component Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the primary (left) fuel level sensor.
- While sweeping the primary (left) fuel level sensor through its full range of motion, test for a minimum value less than 41 ohms and a maximum value greater than 119 ohms of resistance between signal terminal A and the low reference
terminal D.
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, replace the primary (left) fuel level sensor. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.
