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Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  Tests for proper operation of the circuit in the low voltage range. If the fuse in the jumper opens when you perform this test, the signal circuit is shorted to voltage.
DTC P0463

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Instrument Cluster Schematics  
1 Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster 
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter in the PCM EVAP data list.
Does the scan tool indicate that the Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter is greater than the specified value?		 98% Go to Step 3  Go to Diagnostic Aids
3 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the fuel level sender connector.
  3. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the fuel level sender and the low reference circuit of the fuel level sender (male terminal side).
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter.
Does the scan tool indicate that the Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter is less than the specified value?		 4% Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the signal circuit of the fuel level sender for an open, a high resistance, or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 5 
5 Test the low reference circuit of the fuel level sender for an open, or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the fuel level sender. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 9 
8 Replace the fuel level sender. Refer to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 10  -
9
IMPORTANT: Program the replacement PCM.
Replace the PCM. Refer to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE .Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 10  -
10
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?		 - Go to Step 2  System OK
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