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PowertrainP1048

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Short circuit to negative

24 brands affected · Description from BMW data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1048No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP1048Power battery SOC too low protection fault BrandPowertrain
BMWP1048Short circuit to negative BrandPowertrain
BYDP1048NO. 073 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1048Throttle Valve (TVA) Drive Circuit Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1048M/T Vehicle Configuration BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1048Throttle Valve (TVA) Drive Circuit Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1048Injektorfeil BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1048Bank1: Exhaust Cam Adjustment Valve 1 (N318) Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP1048M/T Vehicle Configuration BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1048Throttle, short to ground BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1048Reductant Injector High Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP1048No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1048No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1048No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1048Rear motor shutdown circuit BrandPowertrain
NissanP1048No description available Powertrain
OpelP1048M/T Vehicle Configuration BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1048No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1048No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1048Rear motor shutdown circuit BrandPowertrain
SaabP1048M/T Vehicle Configuration BrandPowertrain
TataP1048No description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP1048exhaust cam adjustment valve 1 (N318): short to plus; Upper limit exceeded BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 8

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1048 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP104800VGT actuator supply fault BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP104854No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP104855No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP104869No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP104870No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP104881No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP104882No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP104883No description available Powertrain

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