PowertrainP1A39

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Traction battery single cell temperature seriously too high

10 brands affected · Description from BYD 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

Sensor or actuator fault
Wiring or connector fault
Vacuum or intake leak
Fuel or ignition problem
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 10

Brand	Code	Description	System
BYD	P1A39	Traction battery single cell temperature seriously too high Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P1A39	CVT input shaft max value detection fault Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P1A39	Jarruvalopiiri auki Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P1A39	No description available	Powertrain
Hyundai	P1A39	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P1A39	No description available	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P1A39	Charge state signal error Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P1A39	No description available	Powertrain
Proton	P1A39	Charge state signal error Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P1A39	Belt Broken Fault Brand	Powertrain

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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