DTC P0461 - Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P0461 - Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
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P0461 - FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE

Description:  This DTC sets when the FLI signal repeatedly moves in and out of range, exceeding the minimum or maximum allowable calibrated parameters for a specified fuel fill percentage in the fuel tank. For vehicles with a dual container (saddle type) fuel tank, either fuel level sensor may set this DTC.
Possible Causes: 
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify aftermarket equipment does not generate radio frequency interference or electromagnetic interference which may cause noisy FLI input signal.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST HX .
RENDER: 1.0x

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