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P0DAF

Hybrid/EV Battery Cell Balancing Circuit A Range/Performance

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P0DAF means Hybrid/EV Battery Cell Balancing Circuit A Range/Performance.

Check these first

  • Cell balancing circuit A not bleeding the target cells evenly
  • A failed balance resistor or switch in circuit A
  • A chafed or open wire in the circuit A harness
  • A weak ground on balancing circuit A
  • A battery monitoring module fault on circuit A

What to do next

  1. Read individual cell voltages and look for imbalance
  2. Test the circuit A balance resistor and switch
  3. Check the circuit A harness for opens and chafes
  4. Verify ground at balancing circuit A
  5. Replace the battery monitoring module if circuit A fails its self test
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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