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Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  This step tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the high voltage range.
DTC P0462

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: ENGINE CONTROLS CONNECTOR END VIEWS in Engine Controls - 5.3 L, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views in Engine Controls 3.8 L or to Inline Harness Connector End Views
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
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 powertrain control module (PCM) IPC Data List or the engine control module (ECM) IPC Data List.
Does the scan tool indicate that the Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter is less than the specified value?		 4% Go to Step 3  Go to Diagnostic Aids
3 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the fuel level sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With the scan tool, observe the Fuel Level parameter in the PCM/ECM IPC Data List.
Does the scan tool indicate that the Fuel Level parameter is greater than the specified value?		 98% Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the signal circuit of the fuel level sensor for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 9  Go to Step 6 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the fuel level sensor. 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 9  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM/ECM. 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 9  Go to Step 8 
7 Replace the fuel level sensor. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5 L or Fuel Level Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 5.3 L.
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 9  -
8 Replace the PCM/ECM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 9  -
9
  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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