Nissan Rogue (T33) 2021-Present Service Manual: P0461 Fuel Level Sensor

DTC Description

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

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

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 Nissan Ariya vehicle has been driven a long distance
Diagnosis delay time

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Harness or connectors

    • CAN communication line is open or shorted.

    • Fuel level sensor circuit is open or shorted.

  • Combination meter

  • Fuel level sensor

FAIL-SAFE

Not applicable

DTC Confirmation Procedure

CHECK DTC PRIORITY

If DTC P0461 is displayed with DTC UXXXX or P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX or P0607.

Is applicable DTC detected?

YES>>

Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Index.

NO>>

GO TO 2.

PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK

Perform component function check. Refer to Component Function Check (FULL TFT METER) or Component Function Check (7 INCH INFORMATION DISPLAY).

Use component function check to check the overall function of the fuel level sensor function. During this check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES-1>>

To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident.

YES-2>>

Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END

NO>>

Proceed to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.

DTC Diagnosis Procedure

CHECK DTC PRIORITY

If DTC P0461 is displayed with DTC UXXXX or P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX or P0607.

Is applicable DTC detected?

YES>>

Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Index.

NO>>

GO TO 2.

CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION

Refer to CONSULT Function (FULL TFT METER) or CONSULT Function (7 INCH INFORMATION DISPLAY).

Is the inspection result normal?

YES>>

Check intermittent incident. Refer to Intermittent Incident.

NO>>

Refer to Component Function Check (FULL TFT METER) or Component Function Check (7 INCH INFORMATION DISPLAY)

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