OBD Guide

P2C97

Hybrid/EV Battery Disable Circuit Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Possible problems with battery charging
  • Reduced vehicle power
  • The car may go into emergency mode
  • Error message on display

Causes

  • Trip circuit wiring damage
  • Faulty high voltage relay or contactor
  • Problems with the battery management module
  • Corrosion of contacts in the circuit
  • Software error in the control system

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wiring and connections
  2. Test high voltage relays and contactors
  3. Check the condition of the contacts on the connectors
  4. Scan the system for other errors
  5. Update control module software
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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