OBD Guide

U3533

High Voltage System Interlock Circuit K Low

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced power or inability to start the engine
  • Error message on the dashboard
  • Disabling the High Voltage System
  • Problems with charging a high-voltage battery

Causes

  • Open circuit in high voltage blocking circuit
  • Short circuit to ground
  • Lock sensor malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the high voltage system control module

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the high voltage blocking circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and wiring harness for damage
  3. Check high voltage lockout sensor
  4. Scan the high voltage system control module for errors
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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