Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0ABB: Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor Performance
Circuit/System Description
The engine control module (ECM) performs a rationality check for the voltage sensor located internal to the battery energy control module (BECM) by comparing the pack power electronics bus, and module voltages. If the SGCM diagnostic causes the contactor
open, this DTC could set falsely.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
• | Battery Pack Voltage - Pack Rationality Mean Voltage is greater than 2 volts. |
• | Pack Rationality Mean Voltage = (Power Electronics Voltage + ModVolt 1 + ModVolt 2 + ModVolt 3) / 2 |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
Hybrid system is inactive.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
Voltage difference between the battery pack and the average of the battery pack and the power electronics bus returns below the calibrated threshold.
Diagnostic Aids
If the SGCM diagnostic causes the contactor open, this DTC could set falsely.
Possible 36 volt cable open circuit between starter/generator control module (SGCM) and BECM.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Hybrid Energy Storage Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Generator Battery Carrier Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References
for scan tool information
Special Tools
J 35616
GM Approved Terminal Test Kit
Circuit/System Testing
Caution: To help avoid personal injury, be careful when working in the vicinity of the generator battery disconnect
control module. Internal components will still be live, 36V potential, even when the cover has been opened or removed.
Caution: To help avoid personal injury, be careful when working in the vicinity of the generator battery disconnect
control module. Internal components will still be live, 36V potential, even when the cover has been opened or removed.
Important: In order to avoid damaging BECM X1 and X2 connector terminals, the proper test probes should be used. The proper test probes are as follows:
• | J-35616-65B for female terminals |
• | J-35616-64B for male terminals |
- If other DTCs are set diagnose those first.
- If the DTC is still set as current and the contactor status is closed.
- Scan and record the total pack and module voltages.
- Remove the generator battery disconnect control module cover. Refer to
Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/Connect
- Measure the 1, 2, 3 module voltages and then the total pack voltage.
⇒ | If any measured voltages differ than 0.5 volt than the scanned voltage, test the voltage sensing harness for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. |
- Disconnect BECM connector X1.
- Test for 1400-1800 ohms between the following circuits.
• | X1 terminal 12 and Generator Battery 3-X2 |
• | X1 terminal 2 and Generator Battery 2-X2 |
• | X1 terminal 11 and Generator Battery 1-X2 |
• | X1 terminal 1 and Generator Battery 1-X1 |
⇒ | If not within specified range, replace the voltage sensing harness assembly. |
- If all circuits tests normal, replace BECM.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.