Code
U3514
Generic
U — Network/User
High Voltage System Interlock Circuit B High
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Causes
- Open or broken wiring in interlock circuit B
- Connector corrosion, poor contact, or water intrusion at interlock/charge inlet/service plug
- Faulty interlock switch or sensor (service disconnect, charge port interlock, HV access connector)
- Short to battery positive or other supply producing a high voltage on the circuit
- Faulty body/BCM or hybrid control module input stage
- Aftermarket modifications or incorrect reassembly after service
Symptoms
- HV system disabled or prevented from enabling (no EV drive / no hybrid assist)
- Traction/EV system warning lights or master warning on dash
- Reduced power, limp-home mode, or inability to start the vehicle
- Charging disabled or charge port fault (for plug-in vehicles)
- DTC U3514 stored in vehicle control module(s)
What to check
- Read and record DTC(s) and freeze frame data from all related control modules
- Visual inspection of interlock circuit B wiring, connectors, charge inlet, and service disconnect for damage or corrosion
- Inspect for signs of water ingress, pin damage, or loose terminals at the interlock components
- Check the position and condition of any removable high-voltage interlock plugs/connectors
- Measure voltage at the interlock circuit pin at the module and at the interlock device with a DMM
- Perform continuity/resistance checks of the interlock loop with vehicle powered down and HV system safely isolated
Signal parameters
- Expected closed/normal interlock: low voltage or near 0 V (circuit pulled to ground) — exact threshold is manufacturer specific
- Fault/High condition: voltage close to battery/ignition supply (e.g., ~12 V) or a voltage above the module's high threshold
- Open/high-impedance may also read as a floating voltage (varies by meter and vehicle)
- Typical continuity: near 0 ohms around the loop when interlock is closed; infinite or very high resistance if open/broken
Diagnostic algorithm
- Record all stored codes and freeze frame data from relevant modules (HV controller, BMS, BCM, charger).
- Visually inspect interlock B wiring, connectors, charge inlet, and service disconnect for damage/corrosion; repair visible damage.
- With vehicle in a safe, de-energized state per manufacturer procedures, perform continuity/resistance check of the interlock loop from module pin to interlock device and around the harness.
- Re-energize vehicle (follow HV safety procedures) and measure voltage at the interlock input pin and at the interlock device while cycling the service disconnect/charge plug; record voltages.
- Wiggle test wiring and connectors while monitoring live data/voltage to identify intermittent faults.
- If voltage indicates a short to supply, isolate sections of harness to find short (disconnect connectors sequentially); repair short to supply.
- If open/broken wiring is found, repair or replace wiring/harness and damaged connectors; clean and secure all terminals.
- If wiring and connectors are good but voltage remains incorrect, swap or bench-test the interlock switch/device if serviceable; replace if faulty.
- If the interlock device and wiring test good, consider module input failure — verify with wiring diagrams and perform module replacement only after confirming upstream causes.
- Clear DTCs and perform a functional test: cycle service disconnect/charge connector and verify HV system enables normally and codes do not return.
Likely causes
- Corroded/loose connector at the HV interlock or charge inlet
- Broken conductor in the interlock loop (pinched or cut harness)
- Faulty interlock switch (stuck open or internally shorted)
- Short to battery positive on the interlock return wiring
- Failed module input (less common)
Fault status
Status
High Voltage System Interlock Circuit B voltage HIGH — interlock loop open or short to supply. HV enable may be inhibited.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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