Code
U064C
Generic
U — Network/User
Lost Communication With Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Current Sensor C
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Causes
- Open, short, or high-resistance wiring between the battery pack current sensor C and the vehicle network
- Corroded, bent, or pushed-out connector pins at the sensor, battery pack, or gateway module
- Faulty battery pack current sensor C (internal electronics or power supply failure)
- Loss of power or ground to the sensor module
- CAN bus physical faults (short to battery/ground, missing termination, excessive noise)
- Faulty gateway/BCM/Hybrid Powertrain Control Module that routes or interprets the sensor messages
Symptoms
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or hybrid system warning on instrument cluster
- Hybrid system may enter limp/limited-power mode, reduced performance, or disable regenerative braking
- Incorrect or missing battery pack current or state-of-charge (SOC) readings
- Vehicle may not charge the traction battery or may prevent EV-only operation
- Possible loss of certain hybrid/EV features and driveability complaints
- DTC U064C stored in one or more control modules
What to check
- Use an OEM-capable scan tool to read stored/freeze-frame data and verify U064C and any associated codes
- Confirm the fault is repeatable; check whether code is permanent, pending, or intermittent
- Inspect connectors and wiring for the battery pack current sensor C for corrosion, bent pins, water intrusion, or mechanical damage
- Verify battery pack service disconnect is performed and follow HV safety procedures before any high-voltage work
- With appropriate safety measures, check sensor supply voltage and ground at the connector per manufacturer spec
- Monitor CAN bus traffic with a capable tool: confirm expected message IDs from the battery pack/current sensor and message frequency
Signal parameters
- Presence and frequency of battery pack/current sensor C CAN messages (message ID and expected Hz)
- CAN High and CAN Low voltages (idle values ~2.5 V each side, differential ~0 V idle, dominant ~1.5 V differential) — verify within spec
- Supply voltage to the sensor/module (Vbat or accessory supply per vehicle spec)
- Module ground voltage (near 0 V reference)
- Battery pack current reported by sensor (amps) — compare to other available current measurements or expected values
- Module status bits or error flags in the sensor/BMS message payload
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: Review vehicle-specific HV safety procedures. Disable high-voltage system and wear PPE as required before accessing the battery pack or high-voltage connectors.
- Retrieve and record all stored and pending DTCs and freeze-frame data from all modules (BCM, BMS, inverter, gateway). Note timestamps and conditions.
- Using a manufacturer scan tool, attempt to communicate directly with the battery management/current sensor module. Verify whether the module appears on the network and if it reports status.
- Visually inspect connectors and wiring for sensor C at the battery pack and at any intermediate gateways. Repair any damaged connectors or pins and reseat connections.
- With HV safety procedures followed, restore low-voltage supply and backprobe the sensor connector to verify proper power and ground to the module. Replace fuses/relays if supply missing.
- Monitor CAN traffic with a scope or CAN analyzer: confirm the expected message ID for sensor C is present and at expected frequency. If absent, check wiring continuity to gateway and bus termination.
- Perform wiring continuity and resistance checks between sensor C connector and gateway/module pins (with power removed). Look for opens, shorts, or high resistance.
- Wiggle test wiring while monitoring CAN/messages to detect intermittent faults from wiring harness movement.
- If wiring, power, and ground are good but no messages from sensor C, consider replacing the battery pack current sensor C module or the sensor electronics per manufacturer guidance.
- After repair or replacement, clear codes, cycle power, and verify normal communication and that no new related DTCs set. Confirm hybrid system functionality and monitor for recurrence.
- If replacement does not restore communication, escalate to testing/replacing the gateway, BMS, or performing manufacturer-level diagnostics and software updates.
Likely causes
- Damaged or disconnected connector at the battery pack current sensor C
- Faulty sensor/module inside the battery pack (most common in pack-level failures)
- CAN bus short or open between battery pack and gateway
- Power supply fuse or relay to the sensor module blown or not supplying voltage
- Faulty gateway or BMS that stops forwarding the sensor message
Fault status
Status
Lost communication with Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Current Sensor C. The vehicle is not receiving valid CAN messages from this sensor/module. Hybrid system may limit function; inspection of wiring, connectors, sensor module, and CAN network required.
Repair difficulty: Hard
Diagnostic time: 1.5-3.5 hours
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