2014 Ford Focus Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/EthanolFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

P0462 - Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Low

P0462 - FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW

Description:  This DTC sets when the FLI signal is less than the minimum allowable calibrated parameter for a specified fuel fill percentage in the fuel tank.
Possible Causes: 
  • Empty fuel tank
  • Incorrectly installed fuel gauge
  • Fuel pump (FP) module concern
  • Damaged instrument panel cluster (IPC)
  • Damaged fuel gauge
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the FLI PIDs with the ignition ON, engine running. A concern is present if the FLI percentage PID is at 25% fill and the FLI voltage PIDs is less than 0.90 volt with a non-matching fuel gauge or the FLI percentage PIDs is at 75% fill and the FLI voltage PIDs is greater than 2.45 volts with a non-matching fuel gauge.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST HX: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM AND MONITOR .
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