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DTC B048D or B048E

The HVAC control module sends a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the electrical auxiliary heater, if the interior temperature is too low and additional heat is requested. The request signal from the HVAC control module, battery positive, ignition and ground circuits enable the electrical auxiliary heater to operate. Through the signal circuit the electrical auxiliary heater sends via a PWM signal the current status to the HVAC control module.

B048D 01

The voltage at the HVAC control module output to the electrical auxiliary heater is always high.

B048D 06

The voltage at the HVAC control module output to the electrical auxiliary heater is always low or floating.

B048E 00

The feedback signal of the electrical auxiliary heater does not correspond with the requested PWM signal.

The electrical auxiliary heater is inoperative.

The feedback signal of the electrical auxiliary heater corresponds with the requested PWM signal.

Schematic Reference

HVAC Schematics : Automatic

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Automatic HVAC Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Verify that DTC B048D 01 or B048D 06 is not set.

⇒	If DTC B048D is present

Refer to Electrical Auxiliary Heater Control Circuit Malfunction.

⇓	If DTC B048D is not present

2. Verify that DTC B048E 00 is not set.

⇒	If DTC B048E is present

Refer to Electrical Auxiliary Heater Signal Circuit Malfunction.

⇓	If DTC B048E is not present

3. All OK.

Electrical Auxiliary Heater Control Circuit Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K33 HVAC Control Module and the X1 harness connector at the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 2 X1 at the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good

2.1.	Ignition OFF.

2.2.	Test for less than 2 Ω in the ignition circuit end to end.

⇒	If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

⇒	If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open

2.1.	Ignition OFF.

2.2.	Test for infinite resistance between the ignition circuit and ground.

⇒	If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

⇒	If infinite resistance, replace the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater.

⇓	If the test lamp illuminates

3. Test for less than 0.3 V between the control circuit terminal 7 X2 at the K33 HVAC Control Module harness connector and ground.

⇒	If greater than 0.3 V

Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

⇓	If less than 0.3 V

4. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 7 X2 at the K33 HVAC Control Module harness connector and ground.

⇒	If less than infinite resistance

Repair the short to ground on the circuit.

⇓	If infinite resistance

5. Test for less than 5 Ω between the K33 HVAC Control Module control circuit terminal 7 X2 and control circuit terminal 1 X1 at the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater harness connector.

⇒	If greater than 5 Ω

Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

⇓	If less than 5 Ω

6. Replace the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater and verify the DTC does not reset.

⇒	If DTC resets

Replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.

⇓	If DTC does not reset

7. All OK.

Electrical Auxiliary Heater Signal Circuit Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K33 HVAC Control Module and the harness connectors at the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 X2 at the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater harness connector and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good

2.1.	Ignition OFF.

2.2.	Test for less than 2 Ω in the B+ circuit end to end.

⇒	If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

⇒	If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open

2.1.	Ignition OFF.

2.2.	Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.

⇒	If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

⇒	If infinite resistance, replace the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater.

⇓	If the test lamp illuminates

3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 X2 and ground circuit terminal 1 X3.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate

Test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

⇓	If the test lamp illuminates

4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 2 X1 and ground circuit terminal 1 X3.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good

4.1.	Ignition OFF.

4.2.	Test for less than 2 Ω in the ignition circuit end to end.

⇒	If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

⇒	If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open

4.1.	Ignition OFF.

4.2.	Test for infinite resistance between the ignition circuit and ground.

⇒	If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

⇒	If infinite resistance, replace the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater.

⇓	If the test lamp illuminates

5. Test for less than 0.3 V between the signal circuit terminal 5 X2 at the K33 HVAC Control Module harness connector and ground.

⇒	If greater than 0.3 V

Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

⇓	If less than 0.3 V

6. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 5 X2 at the K33 HVAC Control Module harness connector and ground.

⇒	If less than infinite resistance

Repair the short to ground on the circuit.

⇓	If infinite resistance

7. Test for less than 5 Ω between the K33 HVAC Control Module signal circuit terminal 5 X2 and signal circuit terminal 4 X1 at the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater harness connector.

⇒	If greater than 5 Ω

Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

⇓	If less than 5 Ω

8. Replace the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater and verify the DTC does not reset.

⇒	If the DTC resets

Replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.

⇓	If the DTC does not reset

9. All OK.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.