OBD Guide

P0B4C

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense D Circuit Low

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
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Incorrect battery level readings
  • Problems with charging a high-voltage battery

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Battery voltage sensor fault
  • Problems with wiring harness or contacts
  • Battery management module malfunction
  • Corrosion or poor connections in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the voltage sensor circuit
  2. Check connections and contacts in the circuit
  3. Test battery voltage sensor
  4. Check the operation of the battery management module
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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