OBD Guide

P0AE9

Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor D Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced vehicle power
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Incorrect battery temperature readings on the dashboard
  • Reduced performance of the hybrid system

Causes

  • Battery temperature sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the battery management module

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the temperature sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
  3. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor
  4. Replace faulty temperature sensor
  5. Check and replace wiring harness if necessary

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