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P0462FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW
P0462FUEL LEVL SEN/CIRC
P0462FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW
Manufacturer communications
32Original wording in English
MAZDA
Some customers may experience an inacurrate fuel gauge: Rapid fuel level drop when fuel guage is below 1/4. • Distance to empty reading (DTE) is incorrect. • DTC P0462:00 (Fuel gauge sender unit system: Low input) may be stored. • Engine no start and fuel guage shows vehicle has fuel, but engine starts after adding fuel. • This …
VOLKSWAGEN
Customer states rattle from below the vehicle. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory. Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory. Customer states fuel gauge does not. Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) read full after filling the fuel tank. Cu…
VOLKSWAGEN
Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states engine oil leak Customer states fuel gauge does not read full after filling the fuel tank Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via …
VOLKSWAGEN
Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states driver and/or…
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288A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Buick | LESABRE ↗ | 2001 |
| Buick | LESABRE ↗ | 2000 |
| Chevrolet | CORVETTE ↗ | 2021 |
| Chevrolet | CORVETTE ↗ | 2020 |
| Chrysler | 300M ↗ | 2003 |
| Chrysler | CONCORDE ↗ | 2003 |
| Chrysler | PACIFICA ↗ | 2004 |
| Chrysler | PT CRUISER ↗ | 2003 |
Code meaning and manufacturer information
Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.
Fuel level Sensor Circuit Low Input
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