Mitsubishi P0AE6
Return to Step 1. NO : The diagnosis is complete. DTC P1A15 High-voltage system error (1) DANGER When servicing the high voltage system parts, always shut off the high voltage by
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For specified U.S. Mitsubishi i-MiEV model years 2012, 2014, and 2016, official Mitsubishi service-bulletin diagnostic material identifies P0AE6 as a DTC that is checked again after clearing codes and cycling the electric motor switch. If P0AE6 is stored/set again, the procedure directs the technician to return to Step 1; if it does not return, that diagnostic procedure is complete.
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1. What does P0AE6 mean?
For specified U.S. Mitsubishi i-MiEV model years 2012, 2014, and 2016, official Mitsubishi service-bulletin diagnostic material identifies P0AE6 as a DTC that is checked again after clearing codes and cycling the electric motor switch. If P0AE6 is stored/set again, the procedure directs the technician to return to Step 1; if it does not return, that diagnostic procedure is complete.
2. Technical explanation
The supplied official NHTSA-hosted Mitsubishi bulletin excerpts do not provide a standalone plain-language definition for P0AE6. They show P0AE6 used with P0AE7 as a repeat-check criterion in EV-ECU diagnosis. The documented sequence includes erasing stored DTCs, cycling the electric motor switch through OFF/LOCK, ON, and temporarily START, then checking whether P0AE6 or P0AE7 is stored/set again. A repeated P0AE6 directs the diagnostic process back to Step 1. The underlying fault cause is not yet established by verified evidence.
3. What system is affected?
EV-ECU diagnostic process; the supplied bulletin material appears under electric motor unit and main drive lithium-ion battery service information.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The supplied evidence includes high-voltage servicing warnings, but does not assign a severity level to P0AE6.
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?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange diagnosis by a Mitsubishi-qualified EV service facility.
- Do not perform high-voltage-system service yourself.
- The official service material warns that high voltage must be shut off using/removing the service plug before high-voltage parts are serviced and that protective equipment is required for high-voltage measurement.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Verified service procedure: erase the stored DTCs; cycle the electric motor switch from LOCK/OFF to ON and temporarily to START; then check whether P0AE6 or P0AE7 is stored/set again.
- If P0AE6 or P0AE7 returns, the official procedure directs the technician to return to Step 1.
- If neither returns, the documented diagnostic procedure is complete.
- Further Step 1 details are not included in the supplied verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Contact a Mitsubishi-qualified EV service facility for diagnosis, particularly because the verified source material includes high-voltage service precautions.
12. What the service center may check
- Check the EV-ECU for stored/set DTCs after clearing codes and cycling the electric motor switch, as specified in the official diagnostic procedure.
- Determine whether P0AE6 or P0AE7 returns; a return directs the diagnostic process to Step 1.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied excerpts document a diagnostic repeat-check, not a specific repair.
14. Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi i-MiEV · 2012 · US
- Mitsubishi i-MiEV · 2014 · US
- Mitsubishi i-MiEV · 2016 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Mitsubishi TSB-19-54-003, published March 13, 2019; NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10158408-9999. The excerpt includes a repeat check for P0AE6 or P0AE7.
- Mitsubishi TSB-19-54-004, published March 13, 2019; NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10158409-9999. The excerpt includes a repeat check for P0AE6 or P0AE7.
- Mitsubishi TSB-19-54-005, published March 13, 2019; NHTSA manufacturer communication MC-10158410-9999. The excerpt includes a repeat check for P0AE6 or P0AE7.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source material: NHTSA-hosted Mitsubishi manufacturer communications TSB-19-54-003, TSB-19-54-004, and TSB-19-54-005, published March 13, 2019. Applicability supplied for this record: U.S. Mitsubishi i-MiEV, model years 2012, 2014, and 2016.
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P0AE6 mean on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
A standalone definition is not provided in the supplied verified evidence. The official excerpts identify P0AE6 as a DTC checked for recurrence in an EV-ECU diagnostic procedure.
What happens if P0AE6 returns after codes are cleared?
The documented procedure directs the technician to return to Step 1 if P0AE6 or P0AE7 is stored/set again.
Is P0AE6 confirmed for every Mitsubishi i-MiEV?
No. The supplied applicability is limited to U.S. Mitsubishi i-MiEV model years 2012, 2014, and 2016.
Can I repair this code myself?
The supplied official material contains high-voltage service warnings. It does not establish a do-it-yourself repair. High-voltage work should be handled by qualified personnel.