Description:
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0461 Volvo
Fuel Level Sensor “A” Circuit Range/Performance
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0461 Volvo 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 Volvo
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0461 Volvo
– 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 Volvo:
2013 Volvo V40,2012 Volvo XC60,2011 Volvo XC90,2011 Volvo V60,2011 Volvo S60,2011 Volvo C30,2010 Volvo S80L,2010 Volvo S80,2010 Volvo C70,2010 Volvo C30,2009 Volvo XC60,2009 Volvo V50,2009 Volvo S60,2009 Volvo S40,2009 Volvo C30,2008 Volvo XC70,2008 Volvo V70,2008 Volvo V50,2008 Volvo S40,2007 Volvo V70,2007 Volvo S80,2007 Volvo S60,2007 Volvo C70,2007 Volvo C30,2006 Volvo XC90,2006 Volvo S80,2006 Volvo C70,2005 Volvo V50,2005 Volvo S60,2004 Volvo XC90,2004 Volvo V70,2004 Volvo V50,2004 Volvo V40,2004 Volvo S40,2003 Volvo V70 R,2003 Volvo S80,2003 Volvo S60 R
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