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P0C42

Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit

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

What it means

P0C42 means Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit.

Where it lives

For P0C42, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0C42 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed hybrid battery pack coolant temperature sensor A
  • An open or short in the sensor A wiring
  • Low coolant in the battery pack loop
  • A blockage in the battery pack coolant path

What to do next

  1. Read battery pack coolant temperature sensor A on a scan tool
  2. Check the battery pack coolant level
  3. Check the coolant path for a blockage
  4. Test the sensor A circuit for an open or short
  5. Replace sensor A if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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