Code
P262B
Generic
P — Powertrain
Control Module Power Off Timer Performance
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Causes
- Low or weak vehicle battery voltage during/after key‑off
- Poor or corroded ground(s) at the control module
- Open, shorted or intermittent power/ignition wiring to the control module
- Parasitic current draw from accessories or aftermarket devices
- Faulty ignition switch or ignition relay not releasing properly
- Control module internal fault or corrupted software/calibration
Symptoms
- DTC stored in powertrain/electronics module memory
- Excessive battery drain or dead battery after vehicle sits
- Modules or accessories remain powered after ignition OFF
- Delayed module sleep or modules repeatedly wake up
- Illumination of warning lamps related to module communication or power
What to check
- Read stored freeze frame and all related DTCs with a capable scan tool
- Check battery voltage and state of charge (at rest and during the event)
- Inspect and verify module power and ground connectors for corrosion, damage, or looseness
- Check for technical service bulletins (TSBs) related to power‑off timer or module software
- Perform a parasitic draw test to measure current when vehicle is supposed to be asleep
- Monitor CAN/bus activity and module power pin voltages during key‑off to observe sleep/wake behavior
Signal parameters
- Battery voltage at module with ignition OFF: typically ~12.2–12.8 V (depends on battery charge)
- Parasitic current draw when asleep: typically
- Ground resistance at module ground:
- Power‑off timer entry/exit time: should fall within manufacturer specified range (typically seconds to minutes; consult OEM spec)
- CAN bus activity: should go quiet once modules enter sleep (no continual traffic)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a scan tool, record freeze frame and all related DTCs; note time stamp and conditions when DTC set.
- Check battery state: measure resting voltage and perform a battery load test. Recharge or replace battery as needed before continuing diagnosis.
- Visually inspect harness, power/IGN fuses, relays, connectors, and module grounds for corrosion, looseness or damage; repair any issues and retest.
- With ignition OFF, monitor battery current draw (parasitic draw test). If draw is high, isolate circuits by removing fuses/relays one at a time to identify the circuit keeping the vehicle awake.
- Backprobe or measure control module Vbatt and ground while reproducing the event (turn OFF ignition and observe power‑off timer behavior and voltages). Log VIN/scan tool data if possible.
- Monitor CAN and module wake/sleep messages during the power‑off sequence; identify modules that are not entering sleep.
- Remove/disable suspected aftermarket accessories; repeat tests to confirm they are not causing wake events.
- If wiring, grounds, and battery are good and parasitic draw is ruled out, check for available software updates or TSBs and perform a module reflash if directed by OEM.
- If software update does not resolve and all external circuits test good, consider module bench testing or replacement per OEM procedure.
- Clear codes and retest across multiple key‑off cycles to verify repair. Document all findings.
- (Safety note: avoid shorting battery terminals or connector pins; isolate circuits before disconnecting modules when instructed by manufacturer procedures.)
Likely causes
- Low battery voltage or poor battery state of charge
- Bad or high‑resistance ground(s) at the control module
- Parasitic drain from an aftermarket accessory or failed module output
- Faulty ignition switch or power relay not switching to off
- Internal control module fault or calibration/software bug
Fault status
Status
Stored when the control module's power‑off timer operation is outside manufacturer limits—indicates abnormal module power/sleep behavior requiring electrical/system diagnostics.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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