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Component Inspection





Engine Control
P0462 Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Low Input - Inspection/Repair:_:Component Inspection

Component Inspection

1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect Fuel Sender B connector and remove it from fuel tank.
3. Measure the reistance of Fuel level sender B while lifting up and down the fuel level float.




4. Does the resistance of Fuel level sender B change with lifting up and down the fuel level float ?
YES
1) Substitute with a known - good PCM and check for proper operation.
If the problem is corrected, replace PCM and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO
1) Substitute with a known - good Fuel Level Sensor B and check for proper operation.
If the problem is corrected, replace Fuel Level Sensor B and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

NOTE:
There is a memory reset function on scantool that can erase optional parts automatically detected and memorized by PCM.Before or after testing PCM on the vehicle, use this function to reuse the PCM on the others