OBD Guide

P0B97

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense S 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/electric system power reduction
  • Switching to emergency mode
  • Unstable battery performance
  • Increased fuel consumption (for hybrids)

Causes

  • Battery voltage sensor fault
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in circuit connectors
  • Battery control unit malfunction
  • Circuit Grounding Problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the voltage sensor circuit
  2. Check sensor connections and connectors
  3. Test battery voltage sensor
  4. Check the operation of the battery control unit
  5. Replace faulty components

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