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Trouble Code 48 (Solenoid Valve 1)

SOLENOID VALVE 1
Explanation
The solenoid valve 1 is checked completely by the control unit during the initialization phase by briefly activating it. The following defects can be detected during operation dependent on the status of the solenoid valve:

- Active: Short to ground, plausibility (driver transistor defective)
- Passive: Short to positive. break

Effect of Defect
Mechanical emergency program.

Possible Cause
Wire or winding of solenoid valve 1 defective, or driver transistor detective.

Troubleshooting
Perform component activation. Measure signals. Ground is constantly applied at control unit Pin 54. When active, control unit switches positive (approx. battery voltage) to Pin 48.