OBD Guide

P0B1C

Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Voltage Sense C Circuit High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–889 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Reduced performance of the hybrid system
  • Error message on display

Causes

  • High voltage battery fault
  • Problems in the voltage measurement circuit (open circuit, short circuit)
  • Battery management module (BMS) malfunction
  • Corrosion or poor contact in connectors
  • Problems with balancing battery cells

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the high-voltage battery
  2. Diagnose the voltage measurement circuit
  3. Check connectors and connections in the circuit
  4. Test the Battery Management Module (BMS)
  5. Balance battery cells if necessary

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