OBD Guide

P0B86

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense P Circuit

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced vehicle power
  • Switching to emergency mode
  • Hybrid system error message on dashboard
  • Unstable operation of the hybrid system

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the voltage sensor circuit
  • Battery voltage sensor fault
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Malfunction of the hybrid system control unit (HV ECU)
  • Damage to the high voltage system wiring harness

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the voltage sensor circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for damage or corrosion
  3. Check the functionality of the voltage sensor
  4. Scan HV ECU memory for additional errors
  5. Check the condition of the high voltage wiring harness

Related codes

Error P0B86 by Vehicle Brand