Nissan P1B3A
11, P1B3B-11, P1B31-11 to P1B36-11; all for “Module temperature sensor”, AND/OR DTCs P1B60-12, P1B69-12, P1B6A-12, P1B6B-12, P1B61-12 to
Quick answer
For a 2023 Nissan ARIYA in the US, verified Nissan/NHTSA bulletin NTB23-075A identifies P1B3A-11 as a “Module temperature sensor” DTC within a specified battery-related diagnostic condition. The supplied evidence does not establish the exact fault cause, repair, driveability, or charging guidance for P1B3A by itself.
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1. What does P1B3A mean?
For a 2023 Nissan ARIYA in the US, verified Nissan/NHTSA bulletin NTB23-075A identifies P1B3A-11 as a “Module temperature sensor” DTC within a specified battery-related diagnostic condition. The supplied evidence does not establish the exact fault cause, repair, driveability, or charging guidance for P1B3A by itself.
2. Technical explanation
The verified official bulletin evidence groups P1B3A-11 with P1B30-11, P1B39-11, P1B3B-11, and P1B31-11 through P1B36-11. All are described as “Module temperature sensor” DTCs. The bulletin also references other DTC groups, including P1B01-62 (“Cell voltage circuit”) and several -12 codes, but the supplied excerpt does not provide the full diagnostic procedure or repair criteria.
3. What system is affected?
Battery module temperature-sensor diagnostic area, as identified by the official bulletin wording. The specific component, circuit location, and failure mechanism are not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- A stored P1B3A-11 DTC may be present on an applicable vehicle.
- Additional symptoms are not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- The official evidence identifies P1B3A-11 as a “Module temperature sensor” DTC.
- The underlying cause is 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 Nissan dealer or qualified EV service facility.
- Do not attempt high-voltage battery or temperature-sensor repairs yourself.
- Record whether the code is reported as current or past and provide this information to the service facility.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Use Nissan diagnostic procedures applicable to the vehicle and bulletin NTB23-075A.
- The supplied evidence does not establish safe owner-level diagnostic steps beyond obtaining professional diagnosis.
11. When to contact service
Contact a Nissan dealer or qualified EV service facility, especially if P1B3A-11 is current or returns after being erased. The supplied evidence does not establish urgency, driving restrictions, or charging restrictions.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm vehicle applicability: 2023 Nissan ARIYA, US.
- Read and record DTC status, including whether P1B3A-11 is current or past.
- Review Nissan bulletin NTB23-075A and follow its applicable diagnostic instructions.
- Check for any accompanying DTCs identified by the bulletin.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied bulletin excerpts do not include the repair outcome or replacement instructions.
14. Affected vehicles
- Nissan ARIYA · 2023 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Nissan NTB23-075, published through NHTSA as Manufacturer Communication 10246439 on 2023-11-15.
- Nissan NTB23-075A, published through NHTSA as Manufacturer Communication 11002534 on 2024-04-23. This bulletin identifies P1B3A-11 as a “Module temperature sensor” DTC for the applicable 2023 Nissan ARIYA US population.
16. Recall information
- No recall information was supplied in the verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11002534, Nissan NTB23-075A: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11002534-0001.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P1B3A-11 mean on a 2023 Nissan ARIYA?
Verified Nissan/NHTSA bulletin evidence describes P1B3A-11 as a “Module temperature sensor” DTC.
Does P1B3A-11 confirm a failed temperature sensor?
No. The supplied verified evidence identifies the DTC description but does not establish a specific failed part or root cause.
Can I drive or charge with P1B3A-11?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Is there an official Nissan bulletin for this code?
Yes. Nissan bulletin NTB23-075A, published by NHTSA as Manufacturer Communication 11002534, includes P1B3A-11 in its listed module temperature-sensor DTCs.