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PowertrainP0516

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

30 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to the battery temperature. A hot or poorly cooled battery can lose power, and a damaged battery carries a fire risk.

1What it means in plain English

This range covers vehicle speed, idle and oil-pressure control, charging-system voltage, and brake-switch circuits.

2Common causes

  1. Carbon build-up in the throttle body
  2. Faulty idle air control valve
  3. Faulty vehicle speed sensor
  4. Faulty charging system or weak battery
  5. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Watch for a battery temperature warning. If the warning is on, stop safely and let the battery cool; do not charge a hot battery and have it checked.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 30

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BMWP0516Battery Temp. Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0516Battery temperature sensor BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0516System voltage is unstable BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0516Litar sensor suhu bateri rendah BrandPowertrain
FordP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
GeelyP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0516Battery temperature sensor - circuit low BrandPowertrain
MazdaP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0516Battery temperature sensor low BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0516Battery temperature sensor BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0516Battery temperature sensor low BrandPowertrain
SaabP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
TataP0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0516System voltage is unstable BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0516SAE: Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit: Low BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Related codes

  • P0510 Closed Throttle Position Switch
  • P0511 Idle Air Control Circuit
  • P0512 Starter Request Circuit
  • P0513 Incorrect Immobilizer Key
  • P0514 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
  • P0515 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit
  • P0517 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit High
  • P0518 Idle Air Control Circuit Intermittent
  • P0519 Idle Air Control System Performance
  • P051A Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit
  • P051B Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
  • P051C Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit Low

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