P0C97

Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor L Circuit

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Hybrid system power reduction
Dashboard warning light
Switching to emergency mode
Reduced range (for electric vehicles)
Error message in the on-board computer

Causes

Temperature sensor circuit open
Short circuit in wiring
Temperature sensor malfunction
Poor contact in connectors
Problems with the battery management module

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
Check sensor contacts and connectors
Check the resistance of the temperature sensor
Replace faulty temperature sensor
Check and replace the battery management module if necessary

Related codes

P0C98 P0C99 P0C96