Review the 'Possible Causes' mentioned above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Ensure to check for any damaged components and inspect the connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.
To diagnose the P1431 code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
With the engine running, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects one of these 3 conditions
1. With the secondary fuel tank not empty, more than 150 miles have been accumulated and then the PCM did not detect that the fuel level in the right fuel tank moved by at least 0 80 gallons
2. With the secondary fuel tank not empty and the primary fuel tank not full, engine runtime over 60 minutes, that the primary tank did not achieve the top of its range Observe after operating the engine for greater than 60 minutes that the fuel in the right fuel tank will transfer to the left fuel tank
3. With the secondary fuel tank empty and the primary fuel tank full, that the fuel level in both fuel tanks did not change after traveling more than 200 miles With the secondary fuel tank empty, observe if the primary fuel level decreased after 200 miles
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