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Battery Temperature Sensor: Description and Operation

PURPOSE:
The battery temp sensor voltage is used to determine what goal voltage to use for the charging system based on ambient temperature near the battery.

NAME OF CODE:
Battery Temp. Sensor Volts Out of Limit

WHEN MONITORED:
With the ignition key ON.

SET CONDITION:
There is a circuit problem in the sensor circuit internal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
^ PCM failure