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C0848



DTC C0848





Circuit Description

The power steering control module (PSCM) receives a class 2 power moding message from the body control module (BCM) to determine the position of the ignition switch. After a power mode OFF message is received, the PSCM monitors the ignition 1 voltage circuit to detect if a short to voltage fault exists.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C0848 Device Ignition 1 Circuit High

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The ignition is OFF.
* The class 2 power mode message indicates OFF.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* The PSCM ignition 1 voltage circuit is shorted to voltage.
* DTCs U1300 and U1301 are not set.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTC C0848 is stored in memory.
* The instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center displays the PWR STR warning message.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

* A current DTC will clear on the next consecutive malfunction free ignition cycle.
* A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive malfunction free ignition cycles.
* Using a scan tool.

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