OBD Guide

P0B74

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense L 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
  • Reducing electric range
  • Unstable operation of the hybrid system

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in voltage sensor circuit L
  • Battery voltage sensor malfunction
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Malfunction of the hybrid system control module
  • Battery problems (low charge, damaged cells)

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the voltage sensor L circuit
  2. Inspect and clean connector contacts
  3. Check the functionality of the voltage sensor
  4. Test the battery
  5. If necessary, replace the sensor or repair the circuit

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