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2019 TESLA MODEL 3

Long Range Dual Motor AWDAWDAUTOMATICev
21 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0462low severityPowertrain

Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low Input

on 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD · AWD

What this code means

Low voltage from fuel level sensor (stuck on full or empty depending on design).

Symptoms

  • Gauge reads empty constantly
  • Low fuel warning always on

Common causes

  • Short to ground
  • Faulty sensor
  • Corroded wiring

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test circuit voltage
  2. Check for shorts
  3. Test sensor resistance

Repair notes

Repair or replace sender.

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