Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0461
Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
Fuel-level sensor A reads in range but plausibility check fails — value sticks, jumps, or does not match consumption.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number4 / 61
Possible causes
- Float arm sticks high
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
- Sensor mounting loose - signal damping low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 120–800 €
- Estimated time: 1–4 h
- Component: fuel level sensor
Sources
References
sae:J2012