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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1380 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS (HYBRID))DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONSDTC P0460: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD

DTC P0460: Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION DTC P0460: Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit
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P0460 - FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the fuel level input (FLI) communications network message for a concern. The test fails when the PCM determines the FLI signal is stuck. The PCM calculates the amount of fuel used during operation. If the FLI signal does not change or does not correspond with the calculated fuel usage, the DTC is set.
Possible Causes: 
  • Stuck float arm
  • Fuel level is always greater than 95% due to refueling patterns
  • Fuel level is always less than 5% due to refueling patterns
  • Fuel level is always at the same level between 3% and 97% full due to refueling patterns
  • Fuel pump (FP) module concern
  • Damaged instrument cluster (IC)
Diagnostic Aids:  Check with the customer for driving and fueling habits that would keep the fuel level at approximately the same value. Monitor the FLI parameter identification (PID) while attempting to move the fuel level float by adding or removing fuel as necessary.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST HX .
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