OBD Guide

U3511

High Voltage System Interlock Circuit B

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

Symptoms

  • High Voltage System Failure Warning on Dashboard
  • Engine power limitation
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Inability to start the engine (in some cases)
  • Disabling the High Voltage Battery

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the interlock circuit
  • Damaged high voltage system connectors
  • High Voltage Lockout Sensor Malfunction
  • Damage to the insulation of high-voltage cables
  • Problems with the high voltage system control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the high voltage blocking circuit
  2. Inspect the connectors and contacts of the high-voltage system
  3. Check the condition of the blocking sensors
  4. Carry out diagnostics of the high-voltage system control unit
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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