P0515
Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit
A general circuit fault is detected on the battery temperature sensor - open or short on supply, signal or ground.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: easy
Symptoms
- EV/hybrid system warning light on
- Reduced power output or limp mode
- Charging may fail or be slowed
- Reduced electric range
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Open in sensor or wiringCommon
Parts involved
- Battery Temperature Sensor
P0515 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.