B2348
voltage failure in low voltage in the common positive reference source tension
Causes
- Weak or discharged battery
- Poor battery terminals or cable connections (high resistance)
- Blown fuse or faulty supply relay for the common positive reference circuit
- High-resistance wiring or connector corrosion in the positive supply circuit
- Short to ground or excessive parasitic draw on the reference circuit
- Faulty alternator or charging system (insufficient charging voltage)
Symptoms
- Multiple electrical systems inoperative or intermittent (windows, locks, lights, infotainment)
- Dashboard warning lights (battery/charging, module warnings) or stored module faults
- Modules reporting loss of supply or communication errors
- Vehicle may not start or may crank slowly if battery/charging affected
- Fuses or relays may show thermal damage or discoloration
What to check
- Read and record all stored DTCs and freeze frame data from all modules
- Measure battery resting voltage (key off) and voltage with ignition on and engine running
- Inspect battery terminals and main ground and positive connections for corrosion/tightness
- Inspect relevant fuses and relays for the common positive reference circuit and verify continuity
- Probe the module connector pin for the common positive reference with respect to ground (key on)
- Check charging system output (alternator/regulator) under load
Signal parameters
- Expected battery/rest voltage (key OFF): ~12.2–12.8 V (healthy battery)
- Expected supply voltage (ignition ON, engine OFF): ~11.5–13.5 V depending on load
- Expected charging voltage (engine running): ~13.5–14.8 V
- Fault threshold: supply significantly below battery/charging voltage (commonly < 9–11 V under expected conditions) or unstable/dropouts
- Cranking voltage: typically should not drop below ~9–10 V on healthy systems (dependent on battery)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record all DTCs and freeze frame data from all modules; note any related codes (voltage, communication).
- Verify battery state of charge and condition (conductance or load test). Charge or replace battery if weak.
- Turn ignition ON and measure voltage at battery positive and at the affected module's common positive reference pin. Compare values and note any significant drop.
- Inspect and clean battery terminals, main positive cable connections, and chassis/engine grounds. Re-measure voltage.
- Check fuses/relays supplying the common positive reference; verify continuity to battery and to module connector pins.
- If voltage is low at module but OK at battery, trace and test wiring between battery/fuse/relay and module for high resistance, opens, or short-to-ground. Wiggle harnesses while monitoring voltage to reveal intermittent faults.
- Perform parasitic draw test if battery discharges when vehicle off. Isolate circuits to find offending load.
- Verify alternator/charging output under load. Repair charging system if it fails to maintain voltage.
- If wiring, fuses, relays, battery and charging system are confirmed good and voltage issues persist only at the module, consider module supply pin/connector damage or internal module fault. Follow manufacturer procedures before replacing module.
- After repairs, clear DTCs, perform functional checks, and recheck for reoccurrence under representative operating conditions.
Likely causes
- Battery voltage below expected range (battery health or state of charge issue)
- Loose or corroded battery terminal or engine bay connector causing voltage drop
- Open or high-resistance fuse/relay in the common positive feed
- Damaged wiring (chafing, pinched, melted) causing voltage loss under load
- Intermittent short to ground or heavy load placed on the reference circuit
- Charging system not maintaining rated voltage
Fault status
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Range Rover Velar
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B2348
Mirror Switch Reference Voltage Positive Common Supply Voltage Fault
Causes
- Weak or discharged battery
- Poor battery terminals or cable connections (high resistance)
- Blown fuse or faulty supply relay for the common positive reference circuit
- High-resistance wiring or connector corrosion in the positive supply circuit
- Short to ground or excessive parasitic draw on the reference circuit
- Faulty alternator or charging system (insufficient charging voltage)
Symptoms
- Multiple electrical systems inoperative or intermittent (windows, locks, lights, infotainment)
- Dashboard warning lights (battery/charging, module warnings) or stored module faults
- Modules reporting loss of supply or communication errors
- Vehicle may not start or may crank slowly if battery/charging affected
- Fuses or relays may show thermal damage or discoloration
What to check
- Read and record all stored DTCs and freeze frame data from all modules
- Measure battery resting voltage (key off) and voltage with ignition on and engine running
- Inspect battery terminals and main ground and positive connections for corrosion/tightness
- Inspect relevant fuses and relays for the common positive reference circuit and verify continuity
- Probe the module connector pin for the common positive reference with respect to ground (key on)
- Check charging system output (alternator/regulator) under load
Signal parameters
- Expected battery/rest voltage (key OFF): ~12.2–12.8 V (healthy battery)
- Expected supply voltage (ignition ON, engine OFF): ~11.5–13.5 V depending on load
- Expected charging voltage (engine running): ~13.5–14.8 V
- Fault threshold: supply significantly below battery/charging voltage (commonly < 9–11 V under expected conditions) or unstable/dropouts
- Cranking voltage: typically should not drop below ~9–10 V on healthy systems (dependent on battery)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record all DTCs and freeze frame data from all modules; note any related codes (voltage, communication).
- Verify battery state of charge and condition (conductance or load test). Charge or replace battery if weak.
- Turn ignition ON and measure voltage at battery positive and at the affected module's common positive reference pin. Compare values and note any significant drop.
- Inspect and clean battery terminals, main positive cable connections, and chassis/engine grounds. Re-measure voltage.
- Check fuses/relays supplying the common positive reference; verify continuity to battery and to module connector pins.
- If voltage is low at module but OK at battery, trace and test wiring between battery/fuse/relay and module for high resistance, opens, or short-to-ground. Wiggle harnesses while monitoring voltage to reveal intermittent faults.
- Perform parasitic draw test if battery discharges when vehicle off. Isolate circuits to find offending load.
- Verify alternator/charging output under load. Repair charging system if it fails to maintain voltage.
- If wiring, fuses, relays, battery and charging system are confirmed good and voltage issues persist only at the module, consider module supply pin/connector damage or internal module fault. Follow manufacturer procedures before replacing module.
- After repairs, clear DTCs, perform functional checks, and recheck for reoccurrence under representative operating conditions.
Likely causes
- Battery voltage below expected range (battery health or state of charge issue)
- Loose or corroded battery terminal or engine bay connector causing voltage drop
- Open or high-resistance fuse/relay in the common positive feed
- Damaged wiring (chafing, pinched, melted) causing voltage loss under load
- Intermittent short to ground or heavy load placed on the reference circuit
- Charging system not maintaining rated voltage
Fault status
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