OBD Guide

U0635

Lost Communication With Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Temperature Sensor B

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Incorrect battery temperature readings on the dashboard
  • Activation of emergency operation
  • Increased noise of the cooling system

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Coolant temperature sensor B malfunction
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Hybrid ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit (open/short circuit)
  2. Check the connectors and contacts of the sensor
  3. Test temperature sensor (resistance/signal)
  4. Replace the faulty sensor if necessary
  5. Check and reflash the ECU if it is suspected of being faulty

Related codes

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