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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.15

P0461 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

What P0461 means

P0461
Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Generic · fuel Data confidence 90%

The control module judged the Fuel Level signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuel tank level sensor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0461

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

461

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0461

What does P0461 mean?

Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance. The control module judged the Fuel Level signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions.

Is P0461 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0461 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0461 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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