OBD Guide

U3545

High Voltage System Interlock Circuit P

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

Symptoms

  • High voltage warning light comes on
  • The car does not switch to driving mode
  • Reduced power or complete loss of traction
  • Related system errors
  • Possible high voltage battery shutdown

Causes

  • Broken wire in the safety circuit
  • Damaged high voltage system connector
  • Safety sensor malfunction
  • Damage to the insulation of high voltage components
  • Problems with the high voltage system control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of all wires in the safety circuit
  2. Inspect the high-voltage system connectors for damage
  3. Check the functionality of the safety sensors
  4. Scan for additional trouble codes
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

Related codes

Error U3545 by Vehicle Brand