P0460 on Peugeot
Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0460 on Peugeot vehicles indicates fuel level sensor circuit malfunction. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Peugeot model — most commonly on 206. This code means the powertrain computer sees a problem in the fuel level sensor circuit, the sender unit inside your fuel tank that tells the gauge and computer how much fuel is present. The reading may be erratic, stuck, or not changing as fuel is used, which the computer flags as a malfunction. While it mainly causes an inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge, the computer also uses fuel level for some emissions (EVAP) tests, so it can affect monitor readiness. It generally points to the sending unit or its wiring rather than the engine itself. Typical repair costs on Peugeot range from $100 to $350, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0460
- •Faulty fuel level sending unit (float/sensor) in the tank
- •Corroded or worn sensor resistor card
- •Damaged or shorted wiring to the fuel level sensor
- •Loose or corroded connector at the tank or harness
- •Stuck or broken float arm
- •Poor ground in the fuel sender circuit
- •Faulty instrument cluster or PCM (less common)
P0460 on Peugeot by Model
Peugeot 206(1 issue)
- Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Failure1998-2012
The in-tank fuel level sender on the 206 commonly fails or misreads: the float arm sticks at certain levels, the resistive track wears, or the connector terminals on top of the pump/sender module corrode and lose contact. Owners see the gauge stuck on full or empty, wild fluctuation between readings, or a permanently lit low-fuel light, making it easy to run out of fuel unexpectedly. The fault is well documented across 206 owner forums with established access and repair procedures.
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What does P0460 mean on Peugeot?▼
P0460 stands for "Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Malfunction." This code means the powertrain computer sees a problem in the fuel level sensor circuit, the sender unit inside your fuel tank that tells the gauge and computer how much fuel is present. The reading may be erratic, stuck, or not changing as fuel is used, which the computer flags as a malfunction. While it mainly causes an inaccurate or erratic fuel gauge, the computer also uses fuel level for some emissions (EVAP) tests, so it can affect monitor readiness. It generally points to the sending unit or its wiring rather than the engine itself. On Peugeot specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0460 on Peugeot vehicles?▼
Common causes on Peugeot: Faulty fuel level sending unit (float/sensor) in the tank, Corroded or worn sensor resistor card, Damaged or shorted wiring to the fuel level sensor, Loose or corroded connector at the tank or harness, Stuck or broken float arm. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0460 on a Peugeot?▼
Repair costs on Peugeot range from $100 to $350, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Peugeot models have P0460 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0460 on 1 Peugeot model: 206.