OBD Guide

P0BAB

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Sense W Circuit Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–889 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced vehicle power
  • Malfunction warning on the dashboard
  • Battery charging problems
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Unstable operation of the hybrid system

Causes

  • Low voltage battery
  • Damage to battery cells
  • Problems with voltage measurement circuits
  • Battery management module malfunction
  • Corroded or loose connections

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the high-voltage battery
  2. Test voltage measurement circuits
  3. Check battery connections and terminals
  4. Diagnose the battery control module
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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