OBD Guide

P0C6F

Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor B/C Correlation

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reducing the power of the hybrid system
  • Malfunction warning on the dashboard
  • Reduced battery efficiency
  • Limiting the operating mode of the electric motor
  • Increased fuel consumption in hybrids

Causes

  • Faulty battery temperature sensor B or C
  • Problems with wiring to temperature sensors
  • Corrosion or poor contact in connectors
  • Software error in battery management module
  • Damage to the high voltage battery itself

How to Fix

  1. Diagnostics of temperature sensor readings through a scanner
  2. Checking the integrity of wiring and contacts
  3. Replacing a faulty temperature sensor
  4. Updating the Battery Management Module Software
  5. Checking the condition of the high-voltage battery

Related codes

Error P0C6F by Vehicle Brand