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DTC P0462: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low Input

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P0462 - FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT

Description:  The PCM monitors the CAN network for the fuel level input (FLI) message from the instrument cluster module. This DTC is stored when the FLI moves outside the minimum or maximum allowable calibrated parameters for a specified fuel fill percentage in the fuel tank.
Possible Causes: 
  • Empty fuel tank.
  • Fuel pump (FP) module concern.
  • Incorrectly installed fuel gauge.
  • Damaged instrument cluster.
  • Damaged fuel gauge.
Diagnostic Aids:  Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER for fuel level indicator diagnosis and repair any instrument cluster DTCs. If the DTCs are not present diagnose incorrect fuel gauge indication symptom.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER for fuel level indicator diagnosis and repair any instrument cluster DTCs. If the DTCs are not present diagnose incorrect fuel gauge indication symptom.