Code P0461?

Tiny
BHAMDOC1973
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  • 2015 BMW 328XI
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 93,000 MILES
I am very familiar with BMWs but never seen this code before, 93,000 with no issues all of a sudden two miles away from home and I get malfunction message, not all powertrain is available, and the car stopped responding and it slowed down. Turned it off and on, it drove another 10 seconds. Turned it off, deleted the code and drove and got home. I had 18 miles in my fuel range based on cluster, I believe it may have to do with fuel.
Sunday, March 5th, 2023 AT 4:41 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The P0461 code is related to the fuel level sensor circuit which will be the fuel level sensor inside the fuel tank.

Repair instruction
Removing and installing/replacing sensor for fuel gauge (right).
16 12 000 | REP-REP-RAF2016-1612000 - V.14

16 12 000 Removing and installing/replacing sensor for fuel gauge (right).
Image Note:
The fuel level sensor, right, cannot be replaced separately.

The entire delivery unit must be replaced.

This operation is described in: Remove and install the delivery unit
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Monday, March 6th, 2023 AT 10:13 AM

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