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P0C8D

Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor J Circuit

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

What it means

P0C8D means Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor J Circuit.

Where it lives

For P0C8D, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0C8D reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A sensor J thermistor that reads off from the pack
  • Corrosion in the sensor J connector
  • A short or open in the sensor J signal wire
  • A break in the sensor J ground wire
  • A battery management system fault on the sensor J channel

What to do next

  1. Read hybrid battery temperature sensor J on a scan tool
  2. Compare sensor J against the other pack sensors
  3. Inspect the sensor J connector for corrosion
  4. Test the sensor J circuit for opens and shorts
  5. Replace sensor J if its reading is off
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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