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DTC P0BC3: HV Battery Module Temperature Sensor 5 Range/Performance Problem (368) (2017)

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Electric Powertrain (2017) .

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P0BC3 HV Battery Module Temperature Sensor 5 Range/Performance Problem      

DTCs (HEV)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Test drive the vehicle is in the range of the recorded freeze data parameters.

    NOTE:  This DTC may take 10 minutes or more for detection.

    - 4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0BC3 HV Battery Module Temperature Sensor 5 Range/Performance Problem      

    Is DTC P0BC3 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure. The system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. DTC check

    - 1. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0A82 HV Battery Module Fan 1 Problem      
    P0BC4 HV Battery Module Temperature Sensor 5 Circuit Low Voltage      
    P0BC5 HV Battery Module Temperature Sensor 5 Circuit High Voltage      

    Is DTC P0A82, P0BC4 or P0BC5 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. Battery cooling system visual check

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Check the IPU air duct and the high voltage battery module fan for disconnections, damage, or obstructions.

    Are the high voltage battery module fan inlet/outlet duct and the high voltage battery module fan OK?

    YES 

    Replace the high voltage battery module temperature sensor 5 - Refer to: Battery Pack Disassembly and Reassembly (2017) .

    NO 

    Repair or replace the IPU air duct and the high voltage battery module fan - Refer to: High Voltage Battery Module Fan Removal and Installation (2017) as needed.