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P0BC3

Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor E Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0BC3 means Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor E Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0BC3, the description names the sensor as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A sensor E reading outside the expected temperature range
  • A drifting temperature sensor E
  • High resistance in the E sensor lead
  • A sensor E connector with poor contact
  • A calibration fault in the E sensor channel

What to do next

  1. Compare sensor E to the other pack sensors
  2. Watch sensor E against ambient after a soak
  3. Inspect the E sensor lead for added resistance
  4. Check the E connector for corrosion
  5. Replace sensor E if it reads implausible
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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