OBD Guide

P0653

Sensor Reference Voltage B Circuit High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–667 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Several sensor codes with inflated values
  • Engine emergency mode
  • Incorrect mixture formation (rich mixture)
  • Possible damage to sensors due to overvoltage

Causes

  • Short circuit of reference voltage wire B to power wire (12 V)
  • ECU reference voltage regulator internal fault
  • Wiring harness insulation damage
  • Incorrect connection after repair
  • Faulty sensor with a short to positive (rare)

How to Fix

  1. Check voltage at circuit B sensor reference pins
  2. Check voltage reference wire B for short to power.
  3. Inspect the wiring harness for insulation damage
  4. Disconnect the sensors one at a time and check the voltage change
  5. If the external wiring is in good working order - diagnostics of the ECU on the bench
  6. If necessary, repair or replace the ECU

Related codes

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