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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 powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the fuel level input (FLI) circuit for electrical failure. The test fails when the signal moves below the minimum allowable calibrated parameter 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
  • FLI circuit open
  • FLI circuit shorted to CASE GND or PWR GND
Diagnostic Aids:  See the diagnostic aids for DTC P0460 .
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Explorer Sport Trac, Ranger, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis GO to HX: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Monitor and System STEP HX37.
All others Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER for fuel level indicator diagnosis.