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DTC P0A7E

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    • Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0A7E: Hybrid/EV Battery Pack High Temperature

Circuit/System Description

The hybrid/EV battery pack has 16 hybrid/EV battery temperature sensors. The hybrid/EV battery temperature sensors are located on the top of the hybrid/EV batteries. The temperature sensor is a variable resistor that measures the temperature of the hybrid/EV battery cell groups. The hybrid/EV battery interface control module supplies 5 V to the signal circuit and a ground for the low-reference circuit. The hybrid/EV battery temperature sensor resistance changes with battery temperature. The lower the temperature, the higher the resistance of the sensor. The higher the temperature, the lower the resistance of the sensor. The hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 uses the battery temperature sensors to determine the hybrid/EV battery module temperature to control the battery cooling system operation.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 and battery energy control module are awake and communicating.
    • None of the following DTCs are set: P0A9C, P0A9D, P0A9E, P0AC6, P0AC7, P0AC8, P0ACB, P0ACC, P0ACD, P0AE9, P0AEA, P0AEB, P0BC3, P0BC4, P0BC5, P0C34, P0C35, P0C36, P0C7D, P0C7E, P0C7F, P0C82, P0C83, P0C84, P0C89, P0C8A, P0C8B, P0C8E, P0C8F, P0C90, P0C93, P0C94, P0C95, P0C98, P0C99, P0C9A, P0CA9, P0CAA, P0CAB, P0CAE, P0CAF, P0CB0, P0CB3, P0CB4, P0CB5, P0CB8, P0CB9, P0CBA, P1E8E, P1E8F, P1E90, P1E91, P1E93, P1E94, P1E95, P1E96, P1E97, P1E99, P1E9A, P1E9B, P1E9C, P1E9D, P1E9F, P1EA0, P1EA1, P1EA2, P1EA3, P1EA5, P1EB1, P1EB2, P1EB3, P1EB4, P1EB5, U2401, U2603, U2604, U2605 and U2606.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The maximum sensed temperature in the hybrid/EV battery is greater than 73.5°C (164.3°F).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTC P0A7E is a type A DTC.
    • All of the battery contactors will open.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P0A7E is a type A DTC.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Hybrid Cooling Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Hybrid Cooling System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Special Tools

EL-48900 HEV Safety Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Circuit/System Verification

Vehicle in Service Mode, observe the scan tool hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 Maximum Hybrid Battery Module Temperature. The readings should be between -39 and +60°C (-38.2 and +140°F).

Circuit/System Testing

Danger: High voltage enabling and disabling shall be only performed by High Voltage Qualified Technicians. The procedures for high-voltage enabling/disabling can be found in the service instructions and must be strictly followed at all times. The usage of the Protocol High Voltage Disabling/Enabling is mandatory. The High-Voltage Qualified Technician is responsible for the adherence to the manufacturer's service instructions as well as current national legal regulations.

Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.

Questions regarding training can be answered by your national training centre.

Danger: Any hybrid/EV battery pack replacement shall be performed by High-Voltage Qualified Technicians only. The replacement procedure can be found in the service instruction and must be strictly followed at all times. The High-Voltage Qualified Technician is responsible for adherence to the manufacturer's service instructions as well as current national legal regulations. If the hybrid/EV battery pack needs to be replaced contact the Technical Assistance Centre for further instructions prior to removal of the battery pack.

  1. Vehicle in Service Mode, verify that DTC P0A9C-P0A9E, P0AC6-P0ACD, P0AE9-P0AEB, P0BC3-P0BC5, P0C34-P0C36, P0C7D-P0C9A, or P0CA9-P0CBA P0C43- P0C45, P0C47, P0C4A, P0CD6, P0CD7, P0CD8, P0CE0-P0CE3, P0CE6, P0CE7, P0CE9, P0CED, P148A-P148C, P1EC6-P1EC8 or P1E8C is not set.
  2. If DTC is set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .
  3. If DTC P0A7E is set, replace the A4 hybrid/EV battery pack.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

    •  Drive Motor Battery Replacement and Shipping Preparation
    • Control Module References for hybrid/EV battery interface control module replacement, programming and set-up for the hybrid/EV battery pack replacement.
   


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