P0516

Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$22–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine Light Is On
Start-stop system malfunction
Battery charging problems

Causes

Battery temperature sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in connectors
ECU malfunction

How to Fix

Check the continuity of the battery temperature sensor circuit
Check sensor connections and connectors
Replace the battery temperature sensor if necessary
Check and replace ECU if necessary

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