OBD Guide

P0A27

Hybrid/EV Battery Power Off Circuit

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hybrid system does not activate
  • High voltage system fault warning
  • The car only runs on internal combustion engines
  • Reduced vehicle power
  • Check engine light is flashing

Causes

  • Faulty high voltage battery relay
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Problems with the Battery Management Unit (BMS)
  • Blown high voltage system fuse
  • Contact corrosion in high voltage connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of high-voltage fuses
  2. Diagnose battery disconnect relay
  3. Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
  4. Scan Battery Management Module (BMS)
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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