P2C96

Hybrid/EV Battery Disable Circuit/Open

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Vehicle power limitation
Error message on the instrument panel
The car may not switch to electric mode
Problems with charging a high-voltage battery

Causes

Broken wires in the shutdown circuit
Faulty trip relay
Problems with the high voltage connector
Battery management module malfunction
Corrosion of contacts in the circuit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the battery disconnect circuit
Check the state of the trip relay
Inspect high-voltage connectors for damage
Check Battery Management Module connections
Scan the system for additional trouble codes

Related codes

P2C95 P2C97 P0A7F