Check P0460 Fault Code
When you check engine light came on code P0460 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However your vehicle's manufacturer may have a different definition for the P0460 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.
|
P0460 DTC specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set. |
P0460 Possible Fix :
If the culprit is a poor fuel pressure regulator, then I suggest looking around for a replacement part and taking your car to your local mechanic for installation. If you're a skilled mechanic, then you should be able to install a new fuel pressure regulator easily. But if you're just starting out, it's always best to have the professionals take care of this job. Believe me, the fuel pressure regulator is not an easy part to install.
P0460 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code DescriptionP0460 OBD-II Trouble Code The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit. The sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to the Engine Control Module (Reason For P0460 CodeThe reason of P0460 OBD-II Fault Code Check is P0460 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Malfunction. |
P0460 Solution:
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Signal Malfunction The PCM counts the number of times vehicle speed transitions from 0 to a calibratable speed. After a calibratable number of speed transitions the PCM expects that the PSP input should have changed. This DTC is set if the transition is not detected. Vehicle towed with engine running Power steering hydraulic concern was repaired but DTC was not erased PSP switch/shorting bar damaged SIG RTN circuit open PSP circuit open or shorted to SIGRTN PCM damaged Check, if possible, if vehicle was towed or power steering service was performed. Observe PSP V PID while checking wires for intermittents.
|
What does fault code P0460 mean ?
|
How to Clear P0460 Trouble Code
An OBD 2 scanner is the best and safest way to erase a DTC from your car's system. This scanner communicates with the car's computer and instructs the computer to erase the code. It does not change or tweak the settings from inside the car or its systems.