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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999SAVANA SPECIAL 7.4 JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - TESTS W/CODES - DTC P0453-P0656DTC P0461DTC P0461: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L "C" & "K" SERIES)DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
1999 GMC Savana Special 7.4 J
Diagnostic Procedures
1999 GMC Savana Special 7.4 JSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
- Perform On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system check. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS INTRODUCTION article. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
- Disconnect fuel level sensor at fuel tank. Connect a fused jumper wire between chassis ground and fuel level sensor signal circuit at harness connector. Using scan tool, monitor fuel level sensor parameter. If scan tool reads zero volts, go to next step. If scan tool does not read zero volts, go to step 5.
- Connect a fused jumper wire between fuel level sensor connector signal and ground circuits at harness connector. Using scan tool monitor fuel level sensor. If scan tool reads zero volts, go to next step. If scan tool does not read zero volts, go to step 6.
- Remove fuel sender assembly. Check for loose or broken fuel tank baffle, stuck fuel level sensor or foreign material (ice) in fuel tank. Repair fuel tank as necessary. After repairs, go to step 10. If fuel tank is okay, go to step 7.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect PCM harness connector. Check fuel level sensor signal circuit for open or short to ground. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 10. If circuit is okay, go to step 8.
- Disconnect PCM harness connector. Check fuel level sensor signal and ground circuit for open. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 10. If circuit is okay, go to step 8.
- Replace fuel level sensor. After replacing sensor, go to step 10.
- Check for poor terminal connections at PCM. Repair terminals as necessary. After repairs, go to step 10. If terminals are okay, go to next step.
- Replace PCM. Program replacement PCM using required equipment. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, select DTC, CLEAR INFO function. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Select DTC, SPECIFIC, then enter this DTC. Operate vehicle within conditions for setting this DTC. If scan tool indicates that this test ran and passed, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate that this test ran and passed, repeat step 2.
- Using scan tool, select CAPTURE INFO, REVIEW INFO function. If any undiagnosed DTCs are displayed, go to applicable DTC test.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.