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P0C83

Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor H Circuit Low

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

What it means

P0C83 means Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor H Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P0C83, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0C83 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground in the sensor H circuit
  • A weak sensor H thermistor output
  • Corrosion at the sensor H connector
  • A low reference at the sensor H connector
  • A partly broken sensor H wire

What to do next

  1. Read hybrid battery temperature sensor H on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the sensor H connector for corrosion
  3. Test the sensor H circuit for a short to ground
  4. Measure the sensor H resistance against spec
  5. Replace sensor H if the reading stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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