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T8 / P0462 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Incorrect display of fuel level

  P0462 00


Fuel Level Sensor Circuit, Short to Ground

Fault symptom

Incorrect display of fuel level

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Battery voltage must be between 11 - 16 V.
Engine running.

Fault criteria:

When input voltage is below 0.73 V for more than 1 s.
(Value is -15 L in case of a fault)

Dependent:

None

System reaction to a fault:

The control module uses a substitute value of 40 litres when fault is detected.

OK report:

Fault criteria NOT fulfilled for 2 s with engine running.

Fault handling:

Type III without Check Engine.
(See section Fault handling III, "Other emission-related components and functions" for more information.)

Checking the wiring harness

Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:

Electrical fault in connecting leads or component.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
Fuel Level

(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)