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Battery Charger Coupler Temperature Sensor C Circuit

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Open or short in the sensor C wiring (connector, pins, broken wire, chafing).
Poor or corroded connector or terminal at the sensor or charger module.
Failed battery charger coupler temperature sensor (thermistor).
Water intrusion, corrosion, or physical damage to the sensor or coupler assembly.
Faulty charger control module or module harness connector.
Intermittent wiring fault caused by movement, heat, or vibration.

Read and record freeze frame and full DTC data from all control modules. Note conditions when code set (temperature, state of charge, charge/discharge).
Visually inspect sensor C connector, harness, and coupler area for corrosion, damage, water entry, or loose terminals.
Check for other related DTCs that indicate multiple temperature sensors or module faults.
Backprobe the sensor connector at the coupler and at the charger module harness to observe signal with ignition/charging active.
Perform wiggle test on harness and connectors while monitoring sensor voltage or live data for intermittent change.
Measure sensor resistance (with sensor unplugged) across sensor terminals and compare to expected resistance vs temperature (service data or typical thermistor behavior).

Typical sensor type: thermistor (NTC) — resistance decreases as temperature increases.
Controller input voltage range typically 0.1–4.9 V for sensor signal (varies by manufacturer).
Typical thermistor resistance at ~25°C often in the low kiloohm range (example 2–20 kΩ depending on design) — consult OEM data for exact values.
Open-circuit condition → signal may read very high voltage or out-of-range value; short-to-ground → near 0 V.
Reference supply commonly 5 V (verify with OEM data) and ground continuity must be good.

Obtain and record freeze frame and any related codes from all modules. Confirm P2E4A is current or historical and note conditions when set.
Visually inspect sensor C, coupler assembly, harness, and connectors for damage, corrosion, or water entry. Repair obvious damage before further testing.
Check power and ground at the charger control module. Verify reference supply voltage to sensor circuit per OEM data. Repair any supply/ground issues first.
Backprobe the sensor connector while monitoring live data or using a DVOM/oscilloscope: verify sensor signal voltage changes with temperature (warm the sensor slightly by hand or apply heat source safely).
Measure sensor resistance with the sensor disconnected from the harness. Compare resistance to OEM specification or confirm thermistor behavior (resistance falls as temperature rises). If resistance is out-of-spec, replace sensor.
If resistance and sensor behavior are correct, check continuity and resistance of wiring between sensor and charger module. Look for opens, high resistance, or shorts to ground/12V. Repair harness as needed.
If wiring checks OK and connector contacts are good, backprobe at the module connector and confirm the module sees the expected voltage and signal. If module input is stuck high/low while sensor and wiring are good, suspect module fault.
After repairs, clear codes and perform a charging system function test or road/test cycle to confirm the fault does not return. Re-scan to verify only valid codes remain.

Disconnected or corroded connector at the coupler temperature sensor C.
Damaged sensor harness (pinched, chafed, or broken).
Failed thermistor inside the temperature sensor.
Connector pins pushed out or poor terminal contact.','Short to battery positive or ground in sensor circuit (less likely than open).