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Land Rover P0C48-39

31 are not stored in the BECM, continue to step 8. If P0C48-39 and/or P0C47-31 are stored in the BECM, continue to diagnose the concern using the DTC index (see TOPIx Workshop Manu

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ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact an authorized Land Rover service center or qualified technician with access to Land Rover TOPIx diagnostic information. The verified bulletin directs diagnosis through the TOPIx Workshop Manual DTC Index.
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Quick answer

For a 2019–2020 US Land Rover Range Rover, DTC P0C48-39 is referenced in Land Rover technical bulletin JLRTB02056NAS1. The bulletin instructs technicians to check the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) for this code and, if present, diagnose it using the TOPIx Workshop Manual DTC Index for PHEV BECM faults.

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1. What does P0C48-39 mean?

For a 2019–2020 US Land Rover Range Rover, DTC P0C48-39 is referenced in Land Rover technical bulletin JLRTB02056NAS1. The bulletin instructs technicians to check the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) for this code and, if present, diagnose it using the TOPIx Workshop Manual DTC Index for PHEV BECM faults.

2. Technical explanation

Verified evidence does not provide a standalone fault definition for P0C48-39. It establishes that this DTC may be stored in the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) and that it should be diagnosed through the Land Rover TOPIx Workshop Manual DTC Index for vehicles with PHEV and BECM-related DTCs. The supplied bulletin also references P0C47-31 in the same diagnostic decision step.

3. What system is affected?

Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) on applicable PHEV vehicles.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Have the vehicle assessed using Land Rover-approved diagnostic procedures.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage battery or BECM repair without appropriately trained service personnel and manufacturer procedures.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. A technician should turn the ignition on and select “All DTCs,” as stated in JLRTB02056NAS1.
  2. Check for DTCs stored in the BECM.
  3. If P0C48-39 and/or P0C47-31 are stored in the BECM, continue diagnosis using the TOPIx Workshop Manual DTC Index under PHEV BECM DTCs.
  4. If required, reset the vehicle to Transportation Mode, as referenced by the bulletin.

11. When to contact service

Contact an authorized Land Rover service center or qualified technician with access to Land Rover TOPIx diagnostic information. The verified bulletin directs diagnosis through the TOPIx Workshop Manual DTC Index.

12. What the service center may check

  • Retrieve all DTCs from the BECM.
  • Determine whether P0C48-39 and/or P0C47-31 are stored.
  • Use the TOPIx Workshop Manual section 100-00, General Information – Description and Operation – Diagnostic Trouble Code Index, for PHEV BECM diagnosis when the listed codes are present.
  • Reset the vehicle to Transportation Mode if required by the applicable procedure.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied bulletin directs further diagnosis through the TOPIx Workshop Manual rather than providing a repair outcome for P0C48-39.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Land Rover technical bulletin JLRTB02056NAS1, published October 6, 2020, is available through NHTSA as Manufacturer Communication PDF 10182150: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10182150-0001.pdf
  • The bulletin applies to the supplied applicability record: 2019–2020 Land Rover Range Rover, US market.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official evidence: NHTSA-hosted Land Rover Manufacturer Communication PDF 10182150, JLRTB02056NAS1, published 2020-10-06. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10182150-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What system is associated with P0C48-39 in the verified evidence?

The verified bulletin instructs technicians to check whether P0C48-39 is stored in the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM).

What should happen if P0C48-39 is stored in the BECM?

The bulletin directs technicians to continue diagnosis using the TOPIx Workshop Manual DTC Index for PHEV Battery Energy Control Module faults.

Does the supplied evidence say whether the vehicle is safe to drive or charge?

No. Driving and charging status are not yet established by verified evidence.

Is P0C47-31 related?

The supplied bulletin references P0C47-31 together with P0C48-39 in the BECM DTC check. A further technical relationship is not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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