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P0CB5

Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor O Circuit High

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

What it means

P0CB5 means Hybrid/EV Battery Temperature Sensor O Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0CB5, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0CB5 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An open in the sensor O signal or return
  • A short to voltage on the sensor O wire
  • A disconnected sensor O connector
  • High resistance at the sensor O ground
  • A battery management system fault raising the reading

What to do next

  1. Read hybrid battery temperature sensor O on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the sensor O connector and wiring
  3. Test the sensor O circuit for an open and a short to voltage
  4. Measure the sensor O ground resistance
  5. Replace sensor O if the reading stays high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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