Enabling Conditions And Possible Causes

2024 Dodge and Ram ProMaster 3500 Base, CutawaySECTION Enabling Conditions And Possible Causes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 RAM ProMaster EV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Faults Monitoring Conditions Set Conditions Possible Causes
Hybrid/EV Battery Contactor Stuck Closed (P0AA1, P0AA4, P0AE2, P0D08, P0D0F)
  1. This diagnostic is run when contactors are transitioning from closed to open
This DTC will set if the Battery Pack Control Module detects a fault with the battery contactor
  1. Related harness or connectors
  2. HV battery contactor welded closed
  3. Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM)
Hybrid/EV Battery Contactor Stuck Open (P0AA2, P0AA5, P0AD9, P0ADD, P0AE3, P0D09, P0DOA, P0D10, P0E6D, P2BE8)
  1. This diagnostic is run when contactors are transitioning from open to closed
This DTC will set if the Battery Pack Control Module detects a fault with the battery contactor
  1. Related harness or connectors
  2. HV battery contactor stuck open
  3. Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM)
Hybrid/EV Battery Contactor Control Circuit Low (P0ADB, P0ADF, P0AE6, P0D0C, P0D13, P2BEA)
  1. This diagnostic is monitored once on power up
This DTC will set if the Battery Pack Control Module detects a fault with internal contactor control circuit
  1. Related harness or connectors
  2. HV battery contactor
  3. Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM)
Hybrid/EV Battery Contactor Control Circuit High (P0ADC, P0AE0, P0AE7, P0D0D, P0D14, P2BEB)
  1. This diagnostic is monitored once on power up
This DTC will set if the Battery Pack Control Module detects a fault with internal contactor control circuit
  1. Related harness or connectors
  2. HV battery contactor
  3. Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM)
HV Battery Contactor Control Sequence Incorrect (P1A21)
  1. This diagnostic runs continuously when the ignition is on and a BPCM DTC is already set
This DTC will set if the Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) detects a fault where the Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) is commanding excessive power from the (BPCM)
Driver will be prompted to plug the vehicle into charging station
  1. HV battery needs to be charged/conditioned
  2. The Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU) is commanding excessive power from the HV battery

Default Actions:Β 

  • The BEV Service Lamp will illuminate and the vehicle will not enable.
WARNING:

On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, you must thoroughly read and follow all High Voltage Safety procedures. In addition, before performing any diagnostic or service procedure near a high voltage component, you must perform the High Voltage Power Down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

Always power down the High Voltage System before performing diagnostic tests or repairs to the High Voltage system. Refer to Β VEHICLE HIGH VOLTAGE POWER DOWNΒ  .Β 

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Refer to Β PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDUREΒ  .Β 

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