DTC P0461: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

2005 Ford Pickup F250 Super Duty, 2D Pickup, 5.4 5, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION DTC P0461: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0461 - FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE

Description:  Excessive electrical noise.
Possible Causes: 
  • Fuel level sensor circuit intermittent
  • FLI signal line open circuit
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify after market equipment does not generate the radio frequency interference / electro-magnetic interference (RFI/EMI) which may cause noisy FLI input signal.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to HX: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Monitor and System STEP HX37.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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