Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0461 Opel
Fuel Level Sensor “A” Circuit Range/Performance
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0461 Opel definition:
The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit. The sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to the ECM or PCM. It consists of two parts, one is mechanical float and the other side is variable resistor. Fuel level sensor output voltage changes depending on the movement of the fuel mechanical float.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0461 Opel
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0461 Opel
– Fuel level sersor circuit harness or connectors is open or shorted – Fuel level sensor may be faulty The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The output signal of the fuel level sensor does not change within the specified range even though the vehicle has been driven a long distance.
Possible Solutions
Replaced fuel level sensor.
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Opel:
2013 Opel Astra OPC,2013 Opel Adam,2012 Opel Zafira Tourer,2012 Opel Combo,2012 Opel Astra GTC,2012 Opel Ampera,2011 Opel Zafira,2011 Opel Meriva,2011 Opel Corsa,2011 Opel Astra,2011 Opel Antara,2010 Opel Insignia,2010 Opel Corsa,2010 Opel Astra,2008 Opel Corsa,2007 Opel GT,2007 Opel Corsa,2007 Opel Astra,2007 Opel Antara,2006 Opel Vectra,2006 Opel Meriva,2006 Opel Astra,2005 Opel Astra,2004 Opel Astra,2003 Opel Signum,2003 Opel Meriva
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