Code
P0658
LAND ROVER
P — Powertrain
Actuator A supply voltage - low circuit
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Causes
- Low battery or poor battery/cable connection
- Blown or corroded fuse or faulty relay in the actuator supply circuit
- Damaged, corroded or disconnected wiring or connector to actuator A
- Short to ground on the actuator supply wire
- High resistance in ground or supply path (voltage drop)
- Faulty actuator (internal short or excessive draw)
Symptoms
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
- Related actuator not operating or intermittent operation
- Reduced engine performance or limp mode (depending on which actuator)
- No crank/no start or irregular system behavior if actuator is critical
- Stored freeze frame data showing low supply voltage
What to check
- Scan for stored/active codes and view freeze frame/live data
- Verify battery voltage at rest and with key ON/engine running
- Inspect fuses and relays related to actuator A supply
- Visually inspect actuator connector and wiring for damage/corrosion
- Backprobe actuator supply pin and measure voltage with key ON
- Measure voltage drop between battery positive and actuator supply under load
Signal parameters
- Expected supply voltage: battery voltage (approx. 11.5–14.5 V with key ON/engine running)
- Low-voltage detection: typically triggered when supply is significantly below battery (varies by model; often < ~8–10 V)
- Signal type: switched battery/feed supply to actuator (controlled via fuse/relay or PCM output)
- No PWM or data signal expected on a pure supply feed; should be steady 12 V
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data. Note battery voltage when code set.
- Verify battery health and charging system (voltage at battery terminals with key ON and engine running). Replace or charge battery if weak.
- Inspect and verify all fuses and relays in the actuator A supply circuit. Replace any blown or suspect components.
- Visually inspect wiring and connectors from PCM/relay/fuse to the actuator. Repair damaged insulation, corrosion, or loose terminals.
- Backprobe the actuator supply terminal with key ON (engine OFF) and confirm supply voltage equals battery voltage. If low, trace back toward fuse/relay/PCM.
- If voltage is present at fuse/relay but low at the actuator, perform voltage drop test under load to locate high resistance point (measure battery positive to actuator supply while operating).
- Check continuity and resistance between actuator supply pin and fuse/relay/PCM. Look for short to ground or open circuit.
- Disconnect the actuator and measure resistance between its supply terminal and ground to detect internal short or excessive draw.
- If wiring and actuator check good, test or substitute the actuator with a known-good unit where possible.
- If problem persists and wiring/actuator are confirmed good, inspect PCM/ECM supply driver and grounds. Consider module bench test or replacement per manufacturer procedures.
- After repair, clear codes and perform functional test/road test. Monitor for code recurrence and verify system operation.
Likely causes
- Blown fuse or faulty supply relay for actuator A
- Corroded/loose connector at actuator or inline connector
- Broken or shorted supply wire (open/short to ground)
- Weak battery or poor battery cable/ground
- Failed actuator drawing excessive current
Fault status
Status
Actuator A supply voltage below expected threshold — low feed detected. Check battery, fuses/relays, wiring/connectors, actuator, and PCM power output.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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