P1AAD fault code: what it means

P1AAD: Outlander PHEV: drive battery current sensor fail. Car may go into limp mode with RBS warning and then not enter READY.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

failed current sensor inside the drive battery pack (pack must be dropped and opened)
sensor wiring inside the pack

P1AAD by make

Mitsubishi

Outlander PHEV: drive battery current sensor fail. Car may go into limp mode with RBS warning and then not enter READY.

Usual causes: failed current sensor inside the drive battery pack (pack must be dropped and opened); sensor wiring inside the pack

What the repair usually costs

Automatic transmission rebuild, 6-speed and up (sent to specialist)NZ$7,190–NZ$13,080 · A$6,190–A$11,830
DSG / dual-clutch mechatronic unit replacement (new or reman)NZ$4,300–NZ$7,160 · A$3,750–A$6,390
DSG mechatronic repair / rebuild (unit sent to specialist)NZ$2,070–NZ$4,800 · A$1,890–A$4,250
Electronic throttle body replaceNZ$470–NZ$1,290 · A$440–A$1,190

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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