General Check engine light - fuel level sensor P0461

[Krabby]

We can't pump for ourselves in NJ so I always need to ask the employee not to top off. Doesn't necessarily mean they won't mind you. I think it's just us and Oregon who are prohibited from using the gas station.

 

[DaBull]

We can't pump for ourselves in NJ so I always need to ask the employee not to top off. Doesn't necessarily mean they won't mind you. I think it's just us and Oregon who are prohibited from using the gas station.

Nanny State Governments
DaBull

 

[bbq4133]

We can't pump for ourselves in NJ so I always need to ask the employee not to top off. Doesn't necessarily mean they won't mind you. I think it's just us and Oregon who are prohibited from using the gas station.

Wait is topping it off the big CEL trigger?

 

[Krabby]

Wait is topping it off the big CEL trigger?

It was on my Civic SI and Raptor. I'm guessing it might be a trigger.

 

[wolftimj]

I have spoken to a BMW tech who advised me not to go past the first click at the pump when it's telling you it's full...this may help...I haven't had my issue again.

I never do, but thanks.

 

[bbq4133]

I never do, but thanks.

What does first click mean in this instance? I assume to not top it off?

 

[wolftimj]

What does first click mean in this instance? I assume to not top it off?

Right. Implying once the pump handle click off, don’t continue to add more manually.

I don’t ever do that so in my instance this is irrelevant.

 

[bbq4133]

Right. Implying once the pump handle click off, don’t continue to add more manually.

I don’t ever do that so in my instance this is irrelevant.

Yeah same, I guess I never heard it put that way lol.

 

[Tom D]

Weird how this is only happening to North American owners. I always top my Diesel right up, never had an issue. Makes me wonder if there's a different spec in the americas?

 

[[ Adam ]]

Weird how this is only happening to North American owners. I always top my Diesel right up, never had an issue. Makes me wonder if there's a different spec in the americas?

I've heard its due to a software bug - it may have only made it into the NA build.

 

[RobS]

I've heard its due to a software bug - it may have only made it into the NA build.

Software bug is what my dealer said to me.

 

[Logsplitter]

As said before during my African travels my petrol was topped up to the top of the filler neck virtually every time I bought fuel as seems to be the norm in that part of the world. Not had any issues at all.

 

[Catpaw4x4]

We can't pump for ourselves in NJ so I always need to ask the employee not to top off. Doesn't necessarily mean they won't mind you. I think it's just us and Oregon who are prohibited from using the gas station.

Oregan dropped that mandate 8/2023. It's just Jersey now.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/06/us/oregon-drivers-pump-own-fuel-law/index.html

 

[C64_forever]

Well... I just topped off and... shazam! Engine light comes on. I guess, after reading this thread, I will first wait to see if it clears, and then look into getting one of the two tools recommended here.

 

[C64_forever]

I cleared the code with my code reader and it hasn’t returned since. Talked to the dealer and they said that once cleared it doesn’t seem to reappear (at least mine hasn’t). I had the same Land Rover PTSD initially as well. My advice would be to take to an Auto Zone or PepBoys and have them clear the code.

Which code reader do you use?

 

[Krabby]

I got the Mx+ reader but no option to clear anything. I’ll mess around over the weekend. This was what the reader showed.

 

[DaBull]

I got the Mx+ reader but no option to clear anything. I’ll mess around over the weekend. This was what the reader showed.

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Hi Krabby, I just ordered the OBDLINK MX+ yesterday. Bummer to hear it won't clear the CEL, (check engine light code). Guess I will just get to see the faults, which is at least some info. I just spoke to my dealer if I should bring it in and was told to wait as there is a software update expected towards the end of the month. They will call me once they have it and I will be making the drive in for the latest and greatest in software updates. DaBull

 

[[ Adam ]]

Hmmm, not sure why - mine clears that one specifically without any issue

 

[C64_forever]

Hmmm, not sure why - mine clears that one specifically without any issue

Are you using the same reader as DaBull?

 

[[ Adam ]]

Are you using the same reader as DaBull?

Yes