Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

P0A80




DTC P0A80

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructionsprovides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC P0A80
- Replace Hybrid/EV Battery Pack

Circuit/System Description

The battery energy control module will determine when a fault condition is present. Diagnostics and system status are communicated from the battery energy control module to hybrid powertrain control module 2 through serial data. The hybrid powertrain control module 2 is the host controller for diagnostic trouble code information.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The ignition is ON.
* Hybrid battery temperature is greater than -7°C (19.4°F)
* Hybrid battery state of charge is between 20% and 90%
* Battery voltage and current is varying. Requires more than 10 minutes of city driving.
* None of the following DTCs are set: P0A9C, P0A9D, P0A9E, P0ABB, P0ABC, P0ABD, P0AC1, P0AC2, P0AC6, P0AC7, P0AC8, P0ACB, P0ACC, P0ACD, P0AE9, P0AEA, P0AEB, P0AF8, P0B13, P0B10, P0B11, P0BC3, P0BC4, P0BC5, P0C34, P0C35, P0C36, P0C7D, P0C7E, P0C7F, P0C82, P0C83, P0C84, P0C89, P0C8A, P0C8B, P0C8E, P0C8F, P0C90, P0C93, P0C94, P0C95, P0C98, P0C99, P0C9A, P0CA9, P0CAA, P0CAB, P0CAE, P0CAF, P0CB0, P0CB3, P0CB4, P0CB5, P0CB8, P0CB9, P0CBA, P1A07, P1E8E, P1E8F, P1E90, P1E91, P1E93, P1E94, P1E95, P1E96, P1E97, P1E99, P1E9A, P1E9B, P1E9C, P1E9D, P1E9F, P1EA0, P1EA1, P1EA2, P1EA3, P1EA5, P1EB1, P1EB2, P1EB3, P1EB4, P1EB5, P1EBA, P1EBB, U2401, U2603, U2604, U2605, U2606, U0111, U185A

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* Battery voltage and current is varying. Requires more than 10 minutes of city driving.
* Hybrid Battery Calculated Resistance is greater than 1 ohm.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0A80 is a type B DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P0A80 is a type B DTC.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Hybrid Energy Storage Schematics Hybrid Energy Storage Schematics
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Hybrid/EV Battery Pack X1 A4
Description and Operation

Drive Motor Battery System Description Drive Motor Battery System Description
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module Referencesfor scan tool information
Special Tools

EL-48900 - HEV Safety Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Circuit/System Verification

Danger: The Volt Battery Pack will utilize an exchange program. Please consult the most recent revision of bulletin/PI #PIP4841, available in Service Information (SI), for a list of approved Volt Battery Pack service procedures. Components that may be removed and serviced without exchanging the complete battery pack are identified in the bulletin/PI. Please contact the GM Technical Assistance Center (1-877-446-8227) if you have any questions.


1. Verify that no other DTCs are set.

If any other DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .

2. If DTC P0A80 is set, replace the A4 hybrid/EV battery pack.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Drive Motor Battery Replacement and Shipping Preparation Procedures
* Control Module References Control Module Referencesfor battery energy control module replacement and hybrid battery interface control modules 1-4, programming and setup for the hybrid/EV battery pack replacement.