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TuningBot DTC Database · v4.37.14

P0517 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit High

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

P · PowertrainBatteryOBD2

What P0517 means

P0517
Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit High Generic · battery Data confidence 90%

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

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • battery temperature sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0517

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

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

517

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0517

What does P0517 mean?

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

Is P0517 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0517 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0517 at file level?

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