OBD Guide

U353E

High Voltage System Interlock Circuit N Performance

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–222 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced vehicle power
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Inability to charge high voltage battery
  • Error message on display

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the interlock circuit
  • Poor contact in high voltage system connectors
  • High Voltage Interlock Module Malfunction
  • Contact corrosion
  • Mechanical damage to wiring

How to Fix

  1. Carry out diagnostics of the high-voltage system (only by qualified specialists)
  2. Check the integrity of the locking circuit
  3. Inspect and clean connector contacts
  4. Replace damaged circuit components
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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