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Fuel Level Sensor

The PCM uses the fuel level input to determine the expected amount of vapor pressure or vacuum to expect within the fuel tank. The scan tool can displays fuel level in percent for diagnostic purposes. A DTC P0461 will be set if the PCM does not see a change in the fuel level after a certain time. Refer to DTC P0461 Fuel Level Sensor Performance. P0461