Code
P0E45
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P — Powertrain
Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Voltage Sense E Circuit Range/Performance
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Causes
- Open, short or high resistance in the Voltage Sense E wiring or connector
- Corroded, loose or contaminated connector at the BMS or junction box
- Failed or out-of-spec voltage divider/sensor in the battery pack or BMS
- BMS internal fault or software/calibration error
- Actual pack or module group voltage outside expected range (cell failure, isolation event)
- Low or lost low-voltage supply or ground to the BMS
Symptoms
- Battery system warning and/or master warning illuminated
- Reduced vehicle propulsion or limp-home mode engaged
- Charging disabled or limited charging capability
- Incorrect pack voltage or state-of-charge reporting on scan tool
- Possible unexpected shutdown of HV systems or inability to start in EV mode
What to check
- Read freeze-frame and stored codes from BMS and vehicle ECUs; note battery pack voltage and vehicle conditions at fault
- Check for additional related DTCs (other voltage sense channels, isolation faults, communication errors)
- Visually inspect HV and sense wiring harnesses, connectors, and junction box for damage, corrosion, water ingress, or loose terminals
- Verify low-voltage supply and ground to the BMS are present and within specification
- Use manufacturer-recommended diagnostic tool to read pack voltage, individual module/group voltages and compare to reported Voltage Sense E value
- Confirm connector retention/terminal condition by reseating and inspecting contacts
Signal parameters
- Battery pack total voltage: typically ranges ~100–800 V depending on vehicle architecture (refer to manufacturer spec)
- Voltage Sense E signal to controller: commonly a scaled 0–5 V analog input proportional to pack voltage (expected to vary smoothly with pack voltage)
- Fault condition: sense signal outside expected 0–5 V range, open-circuit (no signal), short to ground or battery, or signal not proportional to measured pack voltage
- Low-voltage (BMS supply) rails: typically 12 V or vehicle-specific auxiliary supply — required for proper sensing
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve DTCs and freeze-frame data from BMS and related controllers; record pack voltage, ambient and pack temperature, and operating state at time of fault.
- Check for and address any additional battery/communication/isolation codes first; some faults are secondary.
- Visually inspect Voltage Sense E wiring, connectors, and the battery junction box for damage, corrosion or moisture; repair as needed.
- With vehicle safely isolated per manufacturer HV procedures, measure actual pack voltage and the Voltage Sense E signal at the BMS harness using approved HV-safe procedures/tools. Confirm the sense voltage scales appropriately with pack voltage.
- Check low-voltage supply and ground to the BMS (and reference ground for the sense circuit). Repair poor grounds or supply faults.
- Perform wiggle/stress tests on the harness while monitoring the sense signal and DTC status to find intermittent faults.
- If wiring and connectors are good but the sense signal remains out-of-range, consider replacing or bench-testing the voltage divider/sensor module or the BMS input module per manufacturer guidance.
- After repairs, clear codes and perform road/charger verification cycles and monitor for recurrence. If DTC persists, consult manufacturer technical service information for advanced diagnostics or software updates.
Likely causes
- Damaged or loose connector at BMS or battery pack junction
- Open/short in sense circuit wiring or poor crimp/contact
- Failed BMS voltage sense input circuitry
- Battery module group imbalance or disconnected sensor harness
Fault status
Status
Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Voltage Sense E Circuit Range/Performance — stored when BMS detects sense input outside expected range or performance limits; may be current or intermittent.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.5 hours
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