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P048E

Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P048E means Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P048E, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P048E reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • Valve A position sensor signal pulled high
  • A short to voltage in the valve A position circuit
  • An open signal return at the valve A position sensor
  • Corrosion or water in the valve A position connector
  • A failed position sensor in valve A

What to do next

  1. Inspect the valve A position connector for corrosion
  2. Test the valve A position signal wire for a short to voltage
  3. Check the valve A position signal return for an open
  4. Command valve A and watch the position sensor reply
  5. Replace the valve A position sensor if the signal stays high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.