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PowertrainP1547

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Battery temperature sensor B

19 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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1547No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP1547Battery sensor voltage low BrandPowertrain
CheryP1547Boost Pressure Regulation Valve (N75): Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1547A/C System Performance Degraded BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1547Boost Pressure Regulation Valve (N75): Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1547Sensor suhu bateri B BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1547Boost Pressure Regulation Valve (N75): Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
GMP1547Circuit recyclage clim BrandPowertrain
IsuzuP1547No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1547Exhaust gas recirculation high side control - circuit high BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1547DOR tampering monitor BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1547No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1547No description available Powertrain
ProtonP1547DOR tampering monitor BrandPowertrain
SaabP1547Circuit recyclage clim BrandPowertrain
SubaruP1547Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Malfunction BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1547No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1547Battery temperature sensor B BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1547Boost Pressure Controle Valve (N75): Short to Ground 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 P1547 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP154700There is a warning due to a detected fault in the interlock circuit. BrandPowertrain

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