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P0460: Fuel level sensor circuit
Low urgencySystem: Engine sensors
What P0460 means
The fuel level sender signal is not reliable, so the fuel gauge may read wrong.
Common symptoms
- Fuel gauge reads wrong
- Often no noticeable change in how the car drives
Common causes
- Faulty fuel level sender
- Damaged wiring, corroded connector or blown fuse
Can I keep driving?
Low urgency. Usually safe to drive for now. Have it looked at at your next service, and check the simple things first.
What to do next
- Write down the code and any symptoms you notice.
- Check the simple things first: the fuel cap, loose connectors and fluid levels where they apply.
- Do not just clear the code. If the light comes back, the cause is still there and needs a proper diagnosis.
- Read live data and freeze frame data with an OBD-II scanner app to see what the car was doing when the code was set.
Read P0460 from your own car
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General information, not a diagnosis. Causes vary by make, model and engine. If you are unsure, have the car inspected.