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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14

P0516 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainBatteryOBD2

What P0516 means

P0516
Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Generic · battery Data confidence 90%

The control module detected that the signal in the Battery Temperature circuit stayed below the expected operating range.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to earth
  • battery temperature sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0516

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

516

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0516

What does P0516 mean?

Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low. The control module detected that the signal in the Battery Temperature circuit stayed below the expected operating range.

Is P0516 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0516 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0516 at file level?

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