P0463low severityPowertrain
Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input
on 1999 BMW 540iT E39 4.4L V8 · RWD
What this code means
High voltage from fuel level sensor.
Symptoms
- Gauge reads full constantly
- DTE always showing full range
Common causes
- Open circuit
- Disconnected sender
- Corroded connector
Diagnostic steps
- Test circuit voltage
- Check connector
- Test sensor resistance
Repair notes
Repair connection or replace sender.
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