OBD Guide

U3018

Control Module Input Power Circuit A/B Correlation

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Intermittent failures of electronic systems
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Problems starting the engine

Causes

  • Poor contact in the control unit connectors
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Faulty relays or fuses
  • Alternator or battery problems
  • Malfunction of the control unit itself

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the battery and generator
  2. Inspect the wiring harness and connectors of the control unit
  3. Check relays and fuses of relevant circuits
  4. Measure voltages on power circuits A and B
  5. If necessary, replace the control unit

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