P0461Powertrain
Fuel level sensor — reading out of range
Where to start
The fuel level reading does not change as it should: you refuel and the needle stays put. Usually a stuck float or a worn track on the in-tank sender. The same conversation as P0460.
What to watch in live data
A code is not a diagnosis. It says which check failed, not which part to replace. Clearing it without repair only means the car will report it again in a few trips.
How to put together a report a mechanic will actually read
We have a detailed piece on thisThe fuel gauge lies: codes P0460, P0461, P0462, P0463
How the code is built
Letter — the systemPowertrain: engine and transmission
Common or the maker's ownGeneric code: the same on every car
Which part of the engineEmission controls: catalyst, EGR, fuel vapour
Number of the faultThe serial number inside that group — it does not say how serious the fault is
All codes in «Fuel level in the tank»
How the app helps
CarScan reads this code from your car through an OBD-II adapter, shows whether it is active now or only stored, names the module that reported it, and puts it into a plain-text report for your mechanic.