If you own a modern Nissan hybrid—such as the Nissan Note e-POWER, Serena e-POWER, X-Trail Hybrid, or the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid (which shares Nissan’s architecture)—you might eventually encounter a cryptic code on your diagnostic scanner: P155B00.
Seeing a new code can induce panic, but knowledge is power. In this deep-dive article, we will explain exactly what the P155B00 code means, why it appears, the most common symptoms you’ll notice, how to diagnose it correctly, and the steps to fix it—without replacing the entire hybrid battery if possible. nissan p155b00
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Success rate: ~40% if caught early.
(Refer to the specific model Year/Engine Wiring Diagram for pin locations) Success rate: ~40% if caught early
P155B00 is a manufacturer-specific Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for Nissan hybrid vehicles. It translates to: "Hybrid Battery Pack Internal Resistance Abnormal (Module Imbalance)."
In plain English, your Nissan’s onboard computer (the Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU or HVCM) has detected that the internal electrical resistance within one or more of the battery modules has deviated too far from the expected range compared to the other modules.