OBD Guide

P0E45

Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Voltage Sense E Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Unusual battery level readings
  • Problems with charging a high-voltage battery

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the measurement circuit
  • Battery voltage sensor fault
  • Damage to connectors or corrosion of contacts
  • Problems with the Battery Monitoring Module (BMS)
  • High voltage battery fault

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the voltage measurement circuit
  2. Inspect and clean all connectors in the circuit
  3. Check voltage sensor readings
  4. Test the Battery Management Module (BMS)
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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