Chevrolet P1BDC: Hybrid/EV Battery 83 Circuit Low Voltage
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Chevrolet P1BDC: Hybrid/EV Battery 83 Circuit Low Voltage
OVERVIEWWhat Does The Chevrolet P1BDC Code Mean?
This DTC is set when voltage is detected below threshold.
Conditions for setting the DTC:
- The battery energy control module is awake and communicating.
- Ignition in ON/RUN.
- Vehicle speed is greater than 0.
- There is a change in the Voltage and Current readings.
What Are The Potential Causes Of The Chevrolet P1BDC Code?
- Battery Circuit: The battery energy control module detects high resistance on the circuit.
- Circuit Performance: The faulted cell group does not change voltage.
- Low Voltage: Any hybrid/EV battery voltage signal is less than 0.2 V.
- High Voltage: Any hybrid/EV battery voltage signal is greater than 4.8 V.
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Reference Sources
Chevrolet Volt Hybrid DTC – OBDG01 HYBRID Diagnostics Document, page 614.
