OBD Guide

U01A9

Lost Communication With Hybrid/EV Battery Interface Control Module J

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Reduced engine power
  • Problems charging the hybrid battery
  • Error message on the dashboard

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the CAN bus
  • Problems with power supply to the battery management module
  • Malfunction of the control module itself
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Software problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the CAN bus and connections
  2. Check fuses and module power supply
  3. Diagnose the battery control module
  4. Check and update software
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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