OBD Guide

B048E

Auxiliary Heater System Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Auxiliary heater does not work
  • Long time to warm up the interior
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Temperature sensor malfunction
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Solenoid valve failure
  • Malfunction of the heater control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check temperature sensor
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check the solenoid valve
  4. Diagnose the heater control unit

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