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PowertrainP1546

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Battery temperature sensor B

25 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1546No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP1546Battery sensor charging failed BrandPowertrain
BYDP1546A/C clutch output circuit fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1546A/C clutch output circuit fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1546Pedal position sensor BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP1546Starter signal BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1546Boost Pressure Regulation Valve (N75): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1546Pedali asendiandur BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1546Boost Pressure Regulation Valve (N75): Short to Plus BrandPowertrain
GMP1546Pedal position sensor BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1546Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 3 Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1546No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1546No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1546Engine air filter restriction BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1546DOR tampering monitor BrandPowertrain
OpelP1546Pedal position sensor BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP1546Starter signal BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1546No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1546No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1546DOR tampering monitor BrandPowertrain
SaabP1546Pedal position sensor BrandPowertrain
SubaruP1546Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1546No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1546Battery temperature sensor B BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1546Boost Pressure Controle Valve (N75): Short to B+ 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1546 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP154600There is a warning due to an active discharge fault of the high-voltage intermediate circuit. BrandPowertrain

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