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PowertrainP0CAB

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor M Circuit High

16 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · 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

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module 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 16

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0CABEvaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (Very Small Leak). Fresh Air Output Signal BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor M Circuit High SAEPowertrain
EOBDP0CABSensor suhu bateri Hibrid/EV 'M' litar tinggi BrandPowertrain
GMP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor M Circuit High SAEPowertrain
HoldenP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 13 Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor M Circuit High SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor M Circuit High SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor M Circuit High SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor 'M' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0CABBattery TEMP. sensor open BrandPowertrain
OpelP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor M Circuit High SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor M Circuit High SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0CABBattery TEMP. sensor open BrandPowertrain
SaabP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor M Circuit High SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0CABHybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor M Circuit High SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP0CABHybrid/EV battery temperature sensor 'M' circuit high 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.

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