Mitsubishi C0065
ion Battery in 2012 - 2013 model year i-MiEV vehicles are covered for defects in material and workmanship for 8 years or 100,000 miles (160,000km), whichever comes first. In the ev
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C0065 is listed in the supplied record for U.S.-market 2012–2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles, but the verified evidence does not establish a conventional fault definition for C0065. The supplied official Mitsubishi bulletin evidence concerns Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery warranty/diagnostic information and also references other DTCs, including P1AC6 and P0A09.
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1. What does C0065 mean?
C0065 is listed in the supplied record for U.S.-market 2012–2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles, but the verified evidence does not establish a conventional fault definition for C0065. The supplied official Mitsubishi bulletin evidence concerns Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery warranty/diagnostic information and also references other DTCs, including P1AC6 and P0A09.
2. Technical explanation
The supplied diagnostic title and meaning reproduce text from Mitsubishi service-bulletin material: Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery coverage for 2012–2013 i-MiEV vehicles is stated as 8 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever occurs first, for defects in material and workmanship. This text is not, by itself, a technical definition of DTC C0065. Therefore, a specific C0065 failure mode, component, diagnostic threshold, or repair procedure is not yet established by verified evidence.
3. What system is affected?
Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied official bulletin material relates to the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery and EV-related diagnostic/warranty procedures for applicable i-MiEV vehicles.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The supplied record marks severity as unknown.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Unknown. The supplied record marks safe-to-drive status as unknown.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Unknown. The supplied record marks safe-to-charge status as unknown.
9. What you can safely do
- Record the displayed diagnostic code and any accompanying warnings for a Mitsubishi service professional.
- Use the vehicle identification number and in-service date to have a Mitsubishi dealer confirm applicable warranty coverage.
- Do not attempt high-voltage battery diagnosis or repair yourself.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- The verified evidence does not provide a C0065-specific diagnostic procedure.
- A Mitsubishi dealer or qualified EV service facility can determine whether the code is current, stored, or accompanied by additional diagnostic codes using appropriate manufacturer diagnostic procedures.
11. When to contact service
Contact a Mitsubishi dealer or qualified EV service facility for diagnosis, especially if the code is accompanied by warning messages or charging/driving concerns. The supplied evidence does not establish whether immediate service is required for C0065.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm the vehicle is a U.S.-market 2012 or 2013 Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
- Retrieve all stored diagnostic trouble codes and associated information using manufacturer-approved diagnostic equipment.
- Determine whether applicable Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery warranty coverage remains available based on the vehicle’s in-service date, mileage, and warranty terms.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied evidence does not identify a C0065-specific repair.
14. Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi i-MiEV · 2012 · US
- Mitsubishi i-MiEV · 2012–2013 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Mitsubishi TSB-17-54-003, published July 26, 2017, concerns Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery coverage and EV-related diagnostic information for 2012–2013 i-MiEV vehicles. The supplied summary states that it supersedes TSB-15-54-002 and adds DTC P1AC6 as a possible trouble code.
- Mitsubishi TSB-19-54-014, published July 2019, updates the diagnosis procedure for DTC P0A09 (DC-DC Converter) for the 2012 i-MiEV. The supplied evidence does not establish that this bulletin provides a diagnosis or repair for C0065.
16. Recall information
- No recall information is established by the supplied verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications supplied: TSB-17-54-003: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10116253-9999.pdf ; TSB-19-54-014: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163701-9999.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does C0065 mean on a Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
The supplied verified evidence does not establish a technical fault definition for C0065. The record’s title/meaning contains Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery warranty text rather than a code definition.
Which vehicles are covered by this record?
The supplied applicability evidence identifies U.S.-market Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicles for model years 2012–2013.
Is the main drive battery covered by warranty?
The supplied official bulletin summary states that the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery in 2012–2013 i-MiEV vehicles is covered for defects in material and workmanship for 8 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever occurs first. Actual coverage should be confirmed by a Mitsubishi dealer using the vehicle’s details.
Can I drive or charge with C0065 present?
Not yet established by verified evidence. Both drive and charge safety status are marked unknown in the supplied record.