Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Fiat 500e. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC P1E25-00 HYBRID/EV BATTERY FAILURE LEVEL 2
- BATTERY PACK CONTROL MODULE ACTIVE DTCs
- Verify that no other DTCs are set in the Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) other than this DTC.
Are any other DTCs set in the BPCM?
Yes
- Perform the diagnostic procedure for those DTCs before continuing. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
- Perform the BATTERY PACK CONTROL MODULE (BPCM) VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the High Voltage Battery Pack in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to BATTERY, HIGH-VOLTAGE, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BATTERY PACK CONTROL MODULE (BPCM) VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Verify that no other DTCs are set in the Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) other than this DTC.
- CHECK THE AIR ELECTRIC HEATER (AEH) OPERATION
- With the scan tool, record and erase BPCM DTCs.
- Put vehicle in READY mode.
- Set HVAC temperature to HI.
- Adjust the HVAC blower speed to maximum.
- Switch the A/C ON.
- Let the vehicle sit for 30 minutes in this state.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did DTC P1A21-00 HV BATTERY CONTACTOR CONTROL SEQUENCE INCORRECT and DTC P1E25-00 HYBRID/EV BATTERY FAILURE LEVEL 2 both set as Active?
Yes
- Replace the Air Electric Heater (AEH) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to HEATER, AIR ELECTRIC (AEH), REMOVAL .
- Perform the BATTERY PACK CONTROL MODULE (BPCM) VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the high voltage wiring and connections between the Air Electric Heater (AEH) and the High Voltage Battery Pack (HVBP).
- If no problems are found in the high voltage wiring, release the vehicle back to the customer.
- If this is the second time that this vehicle has been serviced for this concern, replace the High Voltage Battery Pack in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to BATTERY, HIGH-VOLTAGE, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BATTERY PACK CONTROL MODULE (BPCM) VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .