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PowertrainP1E0C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Large cell temperature difference warning

13 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 13

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooP1E0CHybrid/EV Battery Voltage Isolation Sensing Circuit 2 Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1E0CLarge cell temperature difference warning BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1E0CEmpty fuel tank BrandPowertrain
GMP1E0CHybrid/EV Battery Voltage Isolation Sensing Circuit 2 Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1E0CHybrid/EV Battery Voltage Isolation Sensing Circuit 2 Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1E0CNo description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1E0CEmpty fuel tank BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1E0CPTC heater voltage sensor high BrandPowertrain
OpelP1E0CHybrid/EV Battery Voltage Isolation Sensing Circuit 2 Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1E0CHybrid/EV Battery Voltage Isolation Sensing Circuit 2 Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
ProtonP1E0CPTC heater voltage sensor high BrandPowertrain
SaabP1E0CNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1E0CLarge cell temperature difference warning 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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