OBD Guide

P0B51

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense E Circuit Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced vehicle power
  • Reducing electric range
  • Incorrect battery level readings
  • The car may go into emergency mode

Causes

  • Malfunction of cell E of the high-voltage battery
  • Problems in the voltage measurement circuit (open, short circuit)
  • Poor contact in the measuring circuit connectors
  • Battery management module (BMS) malfunction
  • Corroded contacts or damaged wiring

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of cell E of the high-voltage battery
  2. Check the integrity of the voltage measurement circuit
  3. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion or damage
  4. Check Battery Management Module (BMS) operation
  5. Replace faulty battery or measuring circuit components

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