OBD Guide

P0A28

Hybrid/EV Battery Power Off Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Hybrid system does not activate
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Reduced power or transition to emergency mode
  • Inability to start the car
  • Error message on display

Causes

  • Faulty battery cut-off relay
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Problems with high voltage fuse
  • Battery management module malfunction
  • Contact corrosion in a high voltage system

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of high-voltage fuses
  2. Diagnose the control circuit for breaks and short circuits
  3. Check the functionality of the battery disconnect relay
  4. Scan the battery management module for errors
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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