OBD Guide

P0B49

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense C Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check engine light comes on
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Unstable operation of the power plant
  • Errors in battery level readings
  • Increased fuel consumption (for hybrids)

Causes

  • Damage to the measuring circuit wiring harness
  • Oxidation or corrosion of contacts
  • Faulty battery voltage sensors
  • Problems with the battery management module
  • Mechanical damage to components

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Clean and check all contacts in the circuit
  3. Test voltage sensors
  4. Check the operation of the battery management module
  5. Replace damaged components

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