OBD Guide

U01A3

Lost Communication With Hybrid/EV Battery Interface Control Module D

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–889 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hybrid system does not activate
  • Dashboard warning lights (hybrid system, battery)
  • Reduced power or transition to emergency mode
  • Inability to charge high voltage battery
  • Increased fuel consumption (for hybrids)

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the CAN/LIN bus wiring
  • Hybrid battery control module malfunction
  • Poor contact or corrosion in connectors
  • Blown module power fuse
  • Problems with module ground connection

How to Fix

  1. Check fuses associated with the hybrid system
  2. Inspect the battery module connectors and wiring for damage.
  3. Check the condition of the ground and power supply of the module
  4. Scan the battery module for additional fault codes
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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