OBD Guide

P0B29

Hybrid/EV Battery B Voltage Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$278–1667 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced motor power
  • Reduced electric range
  • Warning messages on the dashboard
  • Problems with charging a high-voltage battery
  • Switching to petrol engine more often than usual

Causes

  • Degradation of high-voltage battery cells
  • Malfunction of the element balancing system
  • Problems with the Battery Management System (BMS)
  • Damage to wiring harnesses or connectors
  • Short circuit in battery cells

How to Fix

  1. Diagnosis of battery cell condition
  2. Checking the operation of the balancing system
  3. Battery Management System (BMS) Testing
  4. Inspection of high voltage system circuits and connectors
  5. Replacing faulty battery cells or the entire module
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

Related codes

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