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Honda CR-V Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system ➜ DTC P0461: Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Range/Performance Problem

Is there any damage or blockage?  
YES : Remove the blockage and replace the EVAP canister vent tube if needed, then do the repair  
verification .  
NO : DO THE DTC P0455 TROUBLESHOOTING.  
REPAIR VERIFICATION  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.  
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
4. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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5. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
6. Select the EVAP TEST in the INSPECTION MENU, and do the FUNCTION TEST with the HDS.  
Is the result OK?  
YES : Troubleshooting is complete.  
NO : Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the FTP sensor, the EVAP canister vent shut valve, and  
the PCM, then go to step 1.  
DTC P0461: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT) CIRCUIT  
RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
Fig. 220: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P0461)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
NOTE:  
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Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board  
snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information See HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE  
FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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Because it requires 124 miles (200 km) of driving without refueling to  
complete this diagnosis, DTC P0461 cannot be duplicated during this  
troubleshooting.  
Confirmed Pending Freeze  
DTC Description  
DTC  
DTC  
Frame  
P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT)  
CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
1. Fuel gauge sending unit performance check:  
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1. TEST THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT .  
Is the fuel gauge sending unit OK?  
YES : Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the fuel gauge sending unit and the gauge control  
module.  
NO : Replace the fuel gauge sending unit See FUEL TANK UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND  
REASSEMBLY or FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , then do the repair  
verification .  
REPAIR VERIFICATION  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
2. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW  
TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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3. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Confirmed Pending Freeze  
DTC Description  
DTC  
DTC  
Frame  
P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FUEL GAUGE SENDING  
UNIT) CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM  
Are any Pending or Confirmed DTCs indicated?  
YES : Go to the indicated DTC's Troubleshooting.  
NO : Troubleshooting is complete.  
DTC P0462: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT) CIRCUIT  
LOW VOLTAGE