OBD Guide

P0B98

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense S Circuit High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced vehicle power
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Reducing the range of an electric vehicle
  • Incorrect battery level readings

Causes

  • High voltage battery fault
  • Damage to the voltage sensor circuit
  • Short circuit in the measuring circuit
  • Battery management module (BMS) malfunction
  • Problems with contacts in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the high-voltage battery
  2. Inspect the voltage sensor circuit for damage
  3. Check resistance and continuity
  4. Scan the battery management module for errors
  5. Check connections and contacts in connectors
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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