OBD Guide

U3516

High Voltage System Interlock Circuit C Performance

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

Symptoms

  • Malfunction indicator light (MIL) is on
  • Error message on the dashboard
  • Inability to start the high voltage system
  • High voltage system power limitation
  • Inability to charge high voltage battery

Causes

  • Lock sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in interlock circuit wiring
  • Malfunction of the high-voltage system control unit
  • Problems with interlock circuit connectors
  • Damage to high voltage components

How to Fix

  1. Check interlock circuit wiring and connectors for damage
  2. Checking the Lock Sensor to Specifications
  3. Checking the high voltage system control unit
  4. Replacing faulty interlock circuit components
  5. Resetting error codes and retesting the system

Related codes

Error U3516 by Vehicle Brand