OBD Guide

P0AE8

Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor D Circuit

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Incorrect battery temperature readings
  • Reduced hybrid performance

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Temperature sensor fault D
  • Problems with the sensor connector
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Battery management module malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and connections
  3. Test sensor resistance
  4. Replace faulty temperature sensor
  5. Check the operation of the battery management module

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