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P048E: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High

What Does P048E Mean?

P048E is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A Position Sensor/Switch Circuit High. This code relates to the emission controls system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

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