OBD Guide

P2CD1

Hybrid/EV Battery Pack L Deterioration

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–3333 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reducing electric range
  • More frequent starting of internal combustion engines in hybrids
  • Reduced overall performance
  • Warning messages on the dashboard
  • Extended charging time

Causes

  • Natural aging of the battery
  • Frequent full discharges/charges
  • Extreme operating temperatures
  • Problems with the battery cooling system
  • Malfunction of individual battery cells

How to Fix

  1. Check the battery status with a scanner
  2. Test individual battery cells
  3. Replace problematic elements (if possible)
  4. Check the battery cooling system
  5. Consider replacing the battery module

Related codes

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