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AHM/PHM / B0448 02

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: Poor cabin heating Heater does not start.

  B0448 02


Blower Fan Circuit, Short to Ground

Fault symptom

Poor cabin heating

Heater does not start.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Ignition ON.
Combustion air fan active
Heater not in rest mode.

Fault criteria:

Combustion air fan, shorted to ground for more than 2.5 s.

System reaction to a fault:

Heater is switched off.

Checking the wiring harness

Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:

Electrical fault in connecting leads or component.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Activate:
Fan After Cooling
(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)