OBD Guide

P0DC4

Hybrid/EV Battery Cell Balancing Circuit G

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–889 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced electric range
  • Increased charging time
  • Check Engine Light Illuminated
  • Reduced overall vehicle power
  • Uneven battery discharge

Causes

  • Balancing module malfunction
  • Damage to the wiring to the battery cells
  • Battery cell failure
  • Problems with the battery control unit software
  • Corrosion of contacts in the balancing circuit

How to Fix

  1. Diagnosis of battery cell condition
  2. Checking the integrity of the balancing circuit
  3. Testing the balancing module
  4. Replacement of faulty battery cells if necessary
  5. Updating the battery control unit software
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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