P0464
DTC P0464
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0464
- Fuel Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The primary fuel level sender and the secondary fuel level sender changes resistance based on fuel level. The engine control module (ECM) monitors the signal circuits of the primary fuel level sender and the secondary fuel level sender in order to determine the fuel level. When the fuel tank is full, the resistances of both fuel level senders are low and the ECM senses a low signal voltage on both the signal circuits of the primary fuel level sender and the secondary fuel level sender. When the fuel tanks are empty, the resistances of the fuel level senders are high and the ECM senses a high signal voltage. The ECM uses the signal circuits of the primary fuel level sender and the secondary fuel level sender in order to calculate the percentage of remaining fuel in the tank. The ECM sends the fuel level percentage via serial data circuit to the instrument cluster in order to control the fuel gage.
This diagnostic tests for an intermittent fuel level sender signal. If a change in fuel level is detected DTC P0442 is aborted due to a possible refueling event. A refueling event test is executed to confirm that a refueling event has occurred. If refueling is confirmed, the test for DTC P0464 is considered passing. The refueling event test must pass 2 out of 3 times, otherwise, the DTC will set indicating an intermittent signal problem.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The ignition is OFF.
* DTC P0442 is running.
* DTC P0464 runs and fails 2 out of 3 test cycles.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
* The fuel level change is greater than 10 percent.
* The above condition is present for less than 30 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* DTC P0442 is aborted.
* The ECM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The ECM displays the failure information in the Failure Records on the scan tool.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.
* The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction-free warm-up cycles.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Instrument Cluster Schematics (Instrument Cluster Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Instrument Cluster Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)
Special Tools
J 33431-C Instrument Panel Tester
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter. The reading should be between 4-98 percent.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the primary fuel level sensor.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal 4 and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits tests normal, replace the ECM.
3. Install a signal generator and instrument panel tester between the fuel level sensor signal circuit terminal 1 and the low reference circuit terminal 4.
4. Ignition ON, vary the signal generator resistance between 40 and 250 ohms. Verify that the scan tool Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter displays a range that varies between 5 and 95 percent as the signal generator resistance changes.
• If not displaying the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM
5. If all circuits test normal, perform the fuel level sensor component test before replacing the primary fuel level sensor.
Component Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the primary fuel level sensor.
2. While sweeping the primary fuel level sensor through its full range of motion, test for a minimum value less than 41 ohms and a maximum value greater than 119 ohms between signal terminal 1 and the low reference terminal 4.
• If not within the specified range, replace the primary fuel level sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Fuel Level Sensor Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) for the 4.6L engine
* Fuel Level Sensor Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) for the 4.4L engine
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for ECM replacement, setup, and programming