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Hybrid/EV Battery Discharging Voltage High

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Faulty battery management system (BMS) voltage sensing or processing
Open or shorted voltage sense wiring or connector corrosion
Stuck or failed HV contactor/relay or pre-charge circuit issue
Cell imbalance or individual cell over-voltage from failed cell/module
Regenerative braking/inverter/DC‑DC converter malfunction causing incorrect return voltage
Incorrect BMS calibration or software fault

Read and record all stored HV battery/HV system DTCs and freeze frame data
Check BMS event logs for time of fault, pack voltage and current at fault occurrence
Perform visual inspection of HV battery pack harnesses, connectors and contactors for damage or corrosion
Verify software/firmware level of BMS and power electronics (check TSBs and software updates)
Measure insulation resistance of HV system to chassis per manufacturer safety procedure

Follow all manufacturer HV safety procedures; remove keys and isolate HV system before any invasive work.
Retrieve all HVAC/HV battery related codes and BMS event logs. Note pack voltage/current at fault timestamp. Clear codes and attempt to reproduce under monitored conditions.
Visually inspect HV connectors, voltage sense harness, contactors and associated fuses/relays. Repair any corrosion or damage.
With HV system enabled and a qualified technician, record pack voltage and current during a controlled discharge (drive or simulated load) and compare to spec. Also record individual module/cell voltages and look for outliers or high cell(s).
Check contactor operation and pre-charge behavior: verify DC bus comes up smoothly and contactors operate reliably. Replace failed contactors or pre-charge components if abnormal.
If individual cells/modules show over-voltage, isolate and test modules per manufacturer guidance (capacity, internal resistance). Consider module replacement or pack service if required.
Inspect BMS voltage sense inputs and related harness continuity/resistance. Repair or replace wiring, connectors, or BMS sensor boards that are out of tolerance.
Update or reflash BMS/power electronics software if a known calibration bug exists. Perform required BMS relearn/calibration procedures after repairs.
After repairs, clear codes, perform full system test drive under load and verify no recurrence and that pack voltages remain within specified ranges.

Damaged or loose voltage sense harness/connector between pack and BMS
Failed BMS module or voltage-sensing board
Faulty contactor or pre-charge resistor causing abnormal DC bus behavior
One or more cell modules producing higher-than-expected voltages due to cell failure or poor balancing