P0AC9
Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
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
- Read battery temperature sensor B data on a scan tool
- Wiggle test the sensor B wiring and connections
- Measure sensor B resistance when hot
- Check the hybrid battery pack condition
- Replace the sensor if the signal jumps
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.