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P0AC9

Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P0AC9 means Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic.

Where it lives

For P0AC9, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0AC9 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed battery temperature sensor B
  • Wiring or connection problems at the sensor B
  • A hybrid battery pack fault
  • A faulty control module

What to do next

  1. Read battery temperature sensor B data on a scan tool
  2. Wiggle test the sensor B wiring and connections
  3. Measure sensor B resistance when hot
  4. Check the hybrid battery pack condition
  5. Replace the sensor if the signal jumps
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.