DTC Description

2024 Nissan-Datsun Frontier SL, RWDSECTION DTC Description

Driving long distances naturally affect fuel gauge level. This diagnosis detects the fuel gauge malfunction of the gauge not moving even after a long distance has been driven.

DTC DETECTION LOGIC 

DTC CONSULT screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detection condition
P0461-00 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (Fuel level sensor "A" circuit range/performance) Diagnosis condition -
Signal (terminal) Fuel level sensor signal
Threshold The output signal of the fuel level sensor does not change within the specified range even though the vehicle has been driven a long distance
Diagnosis delay time -

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

  • 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

FAIL-SAFE 

Not applicable

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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