OBD Guide

P0B96

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense S Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced performance of the hybrid system
  • Unstable battery level readings
  • Reducing electric driving range

Causes

  • Hybrid battery voltage sensor malfunction
  • Damage to the sensor circuit wiring harness
  • Poor contact in circuit connectors
  • Problems with the battery management module
  • Corrosion of contacts in the sensor circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit wiring harness
  2. Check the contacts in the circuit connectors
  3. Test the voltage sensor with a multimeter
  4. Replace voltage sensor if necessary
  5. Check and update battery management module software

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