Main High Voltage Battery Critical Fault
The vehicle's central interlock control system has logged an unacceptably low voltage or circuit break along the high-voltage safety loop line. This severe fault code acts as a master safety trigger, locking open the battery pack contactors and disabling the powertrain to avoid electrocution risks.
Estimated Cost
$1,800
Repair Time
Dealer visit required
Difficulty
Dealer Only
Can I Fix This Myself?
Professional Service Recommended
This repair involves high-voltage components or specialized equipment.
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Step-by-Step Fix Instructions
- 1
Locate the vehicle's manual service disconnect plug and check that it is pushed in and locked down.
- 2
Scan the low-voltage electronic controller network to identify which safety module broken circuit is triggering the master code.
- 3
Trace the low-voltage pilot loop circuit wire pins traveling through the inverter, AC charger, and battery shell.
- 4
Use an insulation tester to confirm that no high-voltage sub-component lines are shorted directly to the car chassis.
- 5
Drop down the master under-car structural battery casing box to access the internal power junction module.
- 6
Replace the main internal safety pyrofuse links, high-current contactor arrays, or the central integrated battery logic controller.
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