Battery Current Sensor replacement?

2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I need to replace the battery current sensor due to a check engine code. I have purchased the part, but I have seen people mention that it needs to be calibrated. Does it need to be calibrated and how is that performed?
Jan 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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It is not the sensor that needs the calibration, it is the charging system, I would clear the codes and then you "might" need to reset the system. Also, I have seen this code come up when the battery needs to be replaced FYI. Here is a video showing how to reset the system:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETNv2S_idIU

Also, clear the codes once the part has been replaced. Here are the instructions for replacing the battery current sensor. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jan 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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