On Board Diagnosis Logic

2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RSECTION On Board Diagnosis Logic
NOTE:
  • If DTC P0460 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
  • If DTC P0460 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer to DTC P0607 ECM .

When the vehicle is parked, naturally the fuel level in the fuel tank is stable. It means that output signal of the fuel level sensor does not change. If ECM senses sloshing signal from the sensor, fuel level sensor malfunction is detected.

DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0460
0460
Fuel level sensor circuit noise Even though the vehicle is parked, a signal being varied is sent from the fuel level sensor to ECM.
  • Harness or connectors (CAN communication line is open or shorted)
  • Harness or connectors (Fuel level sensor circuit is open or shorted)
  • Combination meter
  • Fuel level sensor
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