OBD Guide

U0637

Lost Communication With Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Control Valve B

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Reduced engine power
  • Battery charging problems
  • Hybrid battery overheating

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Battery cooling valve malfunction
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Hybrid ECU malfunction
  • Software error in the control system

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the valve
  2. Inspect and clean connector contacts
  3. Check valve resistance and operation
  4. Scan the system for other errors
  5. If necessary, replace the cooling valve
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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