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P0461 I did changed my fuel pump and fuel filter with fuel level sending unit but still can not start.

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SOURCE: changed fuel pump and fuel filter, now x5 2002 won't start

1. use scanner to find out if there's trouble code.

2.. it's not clear if the starter (motor) turns as you try to start the engine, if not, check starter motor including intermittent (maybe) problem with the ignition switch.

3.if starter motor turns everytime you try to start: check the electrical ignition system: coils & spark plugs

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On rare occasions, the fuel gauge does not read the correct level which may result in a no start condition due to a low fuel level.

Upon further investigation, the technician may find DTC P0455/P0461 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Performance stored in the ECM/PCM. Test it.

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P0461 reads: Fuel level sensor circuit, range or performance problem.

P0463 reads: Fuel level sensor circuit, high input.

Both codes point to changing the fuel sending unit and, I'm sorry to say, isn't cheap. I recently replaced mine and it ran about $300 for an aftermarket unit purchased from O'Reilley auto parts.
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