OBD Guide

P0B40

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense B Circuit

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check engine light comes on
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Reducing the range of an electric vehicle
  • Possible problems with battery charging
  • Error message on display

Causes

  • Section B voltage sensor fault
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Problems with the Battery Management Module (BMS)
  • Internal faults in the battery module

How to Fix

  1. Diagnostics of a high-voltage system using specialized equipment
  2. Checking the continuity of the voltage sensor circuit
  3. Testing voltage sensor readings
  4. Checking connections and connectors in the circuit
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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