Nissan Versa (N17): P0460 fuel level sensor

Nissan Versa 2nd generation (N17) Service Manual / Engine / Engine control system (EC) / P0460 fuel level sensor

DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

NOTE:

If DTC P0460 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
If DTC P0460 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer to EC, "DTC Logic".

When the vehicle is parked, naturally the fuel level in the fuel tank is stable. It means that output signal of the fuel level sensor does not change. If ECM senses sloshing signal from the sensor, fuel level sensor malfunction is detected.

DTC No.	Trouble diagnosis name	DTC detecting condition	Possible cause
P0460	FUEL LEV SEN SLOSH (Fuel level sensor circuit noise)	Even though the vehicle is parked, a signal being varied is sent from the fuel level sensor to ECM.	Harness or connectors (The CAN communication line is open or shorted) Harness or connectors (The sensor circuit is open or shorted) Combination meter Fuel level sensor

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.

Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Turn ignition switch ON.
Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

>> GO TO 2.

2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

Start engine and wait maximum of 2 consecutive minutes.
Check 1st trip DTC.

Is 1st trip DTC detected?

YES >> Proceed to EC, "Diagnosis Procedure".

NO >> INSPECTION END

Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION

Refer to MWI, "CONSULT Function" (TYPE A) or MWI, "CONSULT Function" (TYPE B).

Is the inspection result normal?

YES >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI, "Intermittent Incident".

NO >> Refer to MWI, "Component Function Check" (TYPE A) or MWI, "Component Function Check" (TYPE B). Check the vehicle type to confirm the service information in MWI section. Refer to MWI, "Information".

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