Nissan P0AA6
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For certain 2019–2022 Nissan LEAF vehicles in the US, Nissan bulletin NTB23-024 directs technicians to perform ESM diagnosis when DTC P0AA6 is stored, to determine whether a Li-ion battery module triggered the code.
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1. What does P0AA6 mean?
For certain 2019–2022 Nissan LEAF vehicles in the US, Nissan bulletin NTB23-024 directs technicians to perform ESM diagnosis when DTC P0AA6 is stored, to determine whether a Li-ion battery module triggered the code.
2. Technical explanation
Verified evidence identifies P0AA6 in Nissan bulletin NTB23-024. The bulletin states that ESM diagnosis should be performed for P31E7 or P0AA6 to determine whether a Li-ion battery module triggered the DTC. The supplied evidence does not establish the full diagnostic definition of P0AA6 or the complete repair procedure.
3. What system is affected?
The verified bulletin references the EV/HEV Control Module and evaluation of whether a Li-ion battery module triggered the DTC. A broader affected-system description is not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- A Li-ion battery module may have triggered P0AA6; Nissan NTB23-024 instructs technicians to determine this through ESM diagnosis.
- Other causes are 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
- Have a qualified Nissan EV service department diagnose the vehicle using the applicable ESM diagnostic procedure.
- Do not attempt high-voltage battery or Li-ion module repair yourself.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm that P0AA6 is stored in the EV/HEV Control Module.
- Perform the ESM diagnosis specified by Nissan bulletin NTB23-024 to determine whether a Li-ion battery module triggered the DTC.
- If a Li-ion battery module did not trigger the DTC, the supplied bulletin evidence indicates that NTB23-024 does not apply; the next diagnostic path is not established by the supplied evidence.
11. When to contact service
Contact an authorized Nissan LEAF service department for ESM diagnosis of P0AA6, particularly if the vehicle is a US-market 2019–2022 LEAF.
12. What the service center may check
- Check the EV/HEV Control Module for stored P0AA6.
- Perform ESM diagnosis for P0AA6 as directed in Nissan NTB23-024.
- Determine whether a Li-ion battery module triggered the DTC.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- The repair or resolution after diagnosis is not yet established by verified evidence.
- If ESM diagnosis finds that a Li-ion battery module did not trigger the DTC, NTB23-024 does not apply according to the supplied bulletin summary.
14. Affected vehicles
- Nissan Leaf · 2019–2022 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Nissan NTB23-024, published March 14, 2023, is an official NHTSA-listed manufacturer communication. It applies, per supplied applicability data, to US-market 2019–2022 Nissan LEAF vehicles and addresses ESM diagnosis for P31E7 or P0AA6 to determine whether a Li-ion battery module triggered the DTC.
16. Recall information
No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10234086, Nissan bulletin NTB23-024: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2020-2024.zip#nhtsa_id=10234086
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10234086: NTB23-024 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Nissan bulletin NTB23-024 say to do for P0AA6?
It directs technicians to perform ESM diagnosis for P0AA6 to determine whether a Li-ion battery module triggered the DTC.
Does NTB23-024 apply if a Li-ion battery module did not trigger P0AA6?
No. The supplied bulletin summary states that the bulletin does not apply if a Li-ion battery module did not trigger the DTC.
Which vehicles are identified in the supplied applicability data?
US-market Nissan LEAF vehicles from model years 2019 through 2022.
Is it safe to drive or charge with P0AA6?
Not yet established by verified evidence.