OBD Guide

P0ABD

Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Voltage Sense A Circuit High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–1667 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check engine light comes on
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • The vehicle goes into emergency mode
  • Inability to use electric mode
  • Warning message on dashboard

Causes

  • High voltage battery fault
  • Problems in the voltage measurement circuit
  • Malfunction of the hybrid control module (HPCM)
  • Short circuit in the system
  • Poor contacts or corrosion in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the actual battery voltage using a multimeter
  2. Inspect voltage measurement circuits for damage
  3. Check connectors and contacts for corrosion
  4. Scan for other trouble codes
  5. Check the operation of the HPCM control module
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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