OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D61 Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cooling Fan 2 Sense Circuit Low
The HV battery pack cooling fan 2 sense circuit reports a sense circuit low fault. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P0D61?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySense wire shorted to ground
- PossibleTachometer shorted
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Symptoms
- EV/hybrid system warning light on
- Reduced power output or limp mode
- Charging may fail or be slowed
- Reduced electric range
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Hv Battery Cooling Fan 2 Sense, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
- P0D5EBattery Charger Hybrid/EV System Discharge Time Too Long
- P0D5FHybrid/EV Battery Pack Cooling Fan 2 Sense Circuit/Open
- P0D60Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cooling Fan 2 Sense Range/Performance
- P0D62Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cooling Fan 2 Sense Circuit High
- P0D63Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cooling Fan 2 Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0D64Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cooling Fan Enable Circuit/Open
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.