Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
DTC 48 Right Front Motor Free Spins: Notes
This test detects stripped a nut or gear assembly during initialization. During homing sequence, piston should reach top of bore resulting in ABS motor stalling. If this does not occur, motor must be spinning with little or no resistance, indicating a nut/screw or gear malfunction.
DTC 48 can set only during initialization if feedback current is less than command current for a specified period of time. DTC will be stored, ABS will be disabled and ABS warning light will turn on.
- Checks if DTC 61 is also set.
- Verifies motor was applied by monitoring feedback current.
- Verifies motor can release.
- Verifies motor can be applied by monitoring pedal movement.
- Checks for open in motor high circuit.
- Checks for open in motor low circuit.
- Checks internal short in motor windings.
- Checks for stripped gear (3 small gears) on motor pack.
- Checks for stripped gear (3 large gears) on hydraulic modulator.
- Checks if motor pack has an internal malfunction.
- Verifies hydraulic modulator function.
- Ensures malfunction was not due to poor terminal contact.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.