OBD Guide

P2C86

Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Internal Isolation Warning

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check engine light comes on
  • A warning message appears on the dashboard
  • Reduced vehicle power or performance
  • The car may go into emergency mode
  • Possible problems with battery charging

Causes

  • Damaged insulation inside the battery module
  • Moisture entering the high-voltage compartment
  • Mechanical damage to the battery
  • Corrosion of contacts or connections
  • Insulation monitoring system malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Carry out diagnostics of the high-voltage system
  2. Check battery insulation resistance
  3. Inspect the battery module for damage
  4. Replace damaged battery cells
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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