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DTC P0A9C-P0A9E, P0AC6-P0ACD, P0AE9-P0AEB, P0BC3-P0BC5, P0C34-P0C36, P0C7D-P0C9A or P0CA9-P0CBA

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 P0A9C: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 1 Performance

DTC P0A9D: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0A9E: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0AC6: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 2 Performance

DTC P0AC7: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0AC8: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0ACB: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 3 Performance

DTC P0ACC: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0ACD: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0AE9: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 4 Performance

DTC P0AEA: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 4 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0AEB: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 4 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0BC3: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 5 Performance

DTC P0BC4: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 5 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0BC5: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 5 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0C34: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Performance

DTC P0C35: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0C36: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 6 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0C7D: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 7 Performance

DTC P0C7E: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 7 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0C7F: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 7 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0C82: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 8 Performance

DTC P0C83: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 8 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0C84: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 8 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0C89: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 9 Performance

DTC P0C8A: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 9 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0C8B: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 9 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0C8E: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 10 Performance

DTC P0C8F: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 10 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0C90: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 10 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0C93: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 11 Performance

DTC P0C94: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 11 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0C95: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 11 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0C98: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 12 Performance

DTC P0C99: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 12 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0C9A: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 12 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0CA9: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 13 Performance

DTC P0CAA: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 13 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0CAB: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 13 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0CAE: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 14 Performance

DTC P0CAF: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 14 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0CB0: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 14 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0CB3: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 15 Performance

DTC P0CB4: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 15 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0CB5: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 15 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0CB8: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 16 Performance

DTC P0CB9: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 16 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0CBA: Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 16 Circuit High Voltage

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

P0A9D, P0A9E, P0AC7, P0AC8, P0ACC, P0ACD, P0AEA, P0AEB, P0BC4, P0BC5, P0C35, P0C36, P0C7E, P0C7F, P0C83, P0C84, P0C8A, P0C8B, P0C8F, P0C90, P0C94, P0C95, P0C99, P0C9A, P0CAA, P0CAB, P0CAF, P0CB0, P0CB4, P0CB5, P0CB9 and P0CBA

    • The 12 V battery voltage is greater than 9 V.
    • Hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 and battery energy control module are awake and communicating
    • None of the following DTCs are set: P1E93, P1E99, P1E9F, P1EA5, P1E8E, P1E94, P1E9A or P1EA0
    • 2nd Protection Self test is not running

P0A9C, P0AC6, P0ACB, P0AE9, P0BC3, P0C34, P0C7D, P0C82, P0C89, P0C8E, P0C93, P0C98, P0CA9, P0CAE, P0CB3 and P0CB8

    • Propulsion System Off Time is greater than the calibration
    • Propulsion System Off Time is not faulted (ECM clock diagnostics)
    • Off Board Charging Off Time is greater than the calibration
    • Off Board Charging Off Time is not faulted (hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 clock diagnostics)
    • Battery Thermal Conditioning Off Time is greater than the calibration
    • Battery Thermal Conditioning Off Time is not faulted (hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 clock diagnostics)
    • 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
    • The average of the hybrid/EV battery temperature sensors shifts more than a calibrated amount.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0A9C, P0AC6, P0ACB, P0AE9, P0BC3, P0C34, P0C7D, P0C82, P0C89, P0C8E, P0C93, P0C98, P0CA9, P0CAE, P0CB3 and P0CB8

    • The hybrid/EV battery temperature sensor is in normal operating range, but is 15°C (27°F) different from the other sensors.
    • The difference between a hybrid/EV battery temperature sensor and the average of the other hybrid/EV battery temperature sensors is greater than 10°C (18°F).
    • The range of the hybrid/EV battery temperature sensor during the period the temperature average was shifting is less than 1°C (2°F)

P0A9D, P0AC7, P0ACC, P0AEA, P0BC4, P0C35, P0C7E, P0C83, P0C8A, P0C8F, P0C94, P0C99, P0CAA, P0CAF, P0CB4 and P0CB9

The hybrid/EV battery temperature sensor is greater than 87.5°C (189.5°F).

P0A9E, P0AC8, P0ACD, P0AEB, P0BC5, P0C36, P0C7F, P0C84, P0C8B, P0C90, P0C95, P0C9A, P0CAB, P0CB0, P0CB5 and P0CBA

The hybrid/EV battery temperature sensor is -40°C (-40°F).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTCs 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, and P0CBA are type B DTCs.
    • If eight sensors fail, the vehicle will operate in a reduced power mode and electric only engine On (EV) (engine will be running continuously).

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs 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, and P0CBA are type B DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

Low or no coolant in the system may set a DTC P0A9D, P0AC7, P0ACC, P0AEA, P0BC4, P0C35, P0C7E, P0C83, P0C8A, P0C8F, P0C94, P0C99, P0CAA, P0CAF, P0CB4 or P0CB9.

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 Battery 1-16 temperature parameters. The readings should be between -39 and +87°C (-38.2 and + 188.6°F) with no greater than a 15°C (27°F) difference between any of the temperature sensor readings.

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 P0C47, P0CE2, P0CE3, P1E8C, P1EC6 P1EC7, or P1EC8 is not set.
  2. If DTC is set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .
  3. If DTC 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, or P0CBA is set, replace the A4 hybrid/EV battery pack.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

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    • 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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