Code
U351F
Generic
U — Network/User
High Voltage System Interlock Circuit E Low
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Causes
- Open or shorted wiring in HVIL Circuit E (open to ground or short to battery negative)
- Corroded, loose, or damaged connector at an HV interlock switch or harness
- Faulty interlock switch (e.g., service disconnect, charge port latch, battery service plug sensor)
- Moisture or contamination in interlock connectors or harness
- Blown or open fuse/fusible link supplying the interlock circuit sensing/reference
- Faulty control module or incorrect module reference/input for the interlock circuit
Symptoms
- HV system disabled or vehicle will not enter Ready/Drive state
- HVIL or Master Warning indicator and related dashboard messages
- Charging may be disabled or show an error
- Reduced propulsion or limp mode depending on vehicle design
- DTCs for related HV circuits or loss of communication with HV modules
What to check
- Observe and record freeze-frame and related DTCs with a scan tool
- Visually inspect HV interlock connectors, service disconnect/plug, charge inlet, and routing for damage, corrosion, or moisture
- Verify all HV service plugs, interlock switches and latches are fully seated and engaged
- Check for other HV or communication DTCs that may be related
- Use a DVOM/scan tool to read live HVIL status values (voltage/resistance) if available
- Perform a wiggle/short test while monitoring live data only after following HV safety procedures
Signal parameters
- Expected: HVIL closed/healthy state typically reports near supply/reference voltage (vehicle 12 V domain) or a defined non-zero analog voltage — consult vehicle-specific data
- Fault/low: voltage on Circuit E measured at the sensing input typically low or near 0 V when open/shorted to ground
- Continuity: a healthy closed interlock loop normally shows continuity (low resistance) across the loop; an open loop shows very high or infinite resistance
- Note: exact voltages, resistance thresholds and logic levels are manufacturer-specific; consult the vehicle wiring diagram and service manual for numeric limits
Diagnostic algorithm
- WARNING: Follow all high-voltage safety procedures, wear PPE, and isolate high-voltage system per manufacturer instructions before performing any hands-on tests.
- Retrieve and record all HV-related DTCs and freeze-frame data with a capable scan tool. Note module reporting U351F and any other codes.
- Visually inspect connectors and harnesses for Circuit E components: battery service disconnect, charge inlet interlock, DC/DC isolation switch, and any removable HV modules. Look for loosened latches, corrosion or water.
- Verify service plug/service disconnect is fully inserted and locked. Re-seat connectors where safe to do so (with HV isolated).
- With high-voltage system isolated and safe to work on, measure continuity/resistance of the interlock loop for Circuit E between the sensing connector and each expected interlock device. Compare to spec if available.
- With power applied and using insulated test equipment and strict HV procedures, measure voltage at the interlock sense input while operating/engaging interlock devices (charge port latch, service plug) to see if the voltage changes as expected. Do not probe live HV conductors — probe only low-voltage interlock circuitry per service manual.
- Perform wiggle/connector-reseat checks while monitoring live data to find intermittent faults. Check for shorts to chassis ground on the Circuit E wiring.
- If wiring and connectors check good, swap or bench-test the suspect interlock switch/component if a known-good unit is available, or replace the connector/repair wiring as needed.
- After repair, clear codes, perform a full system power cycle, and verify the U351F does not return during functional checks (charging, HV enable) and a road/test procedure as recommended.
- If the code persists and wiring/interlocks test normal, consider module input/sensor circuit fault — refer to manufacturer module diagnostics or replace module only after exhaustive verification.
Likely causes
- Disconnected or poorly-seated HV service plug or battery connector
- Damaged/intermittent pin or terminal in HV interlock connector near the battery, charging inlet, or safety disconnect
- Corrosion or water ingress at interlock switch (charge port, DC/DC disconnect, etc.)
- Wire chafing causing intermittent short to chassis ground on Circuit E
- Failed interlock sensor/switch on a removable HV component
Fault status
Status
U351F — High Voltage System Interlock Circuit E: voltage below expected threshold (interlock open/short/poor connection). HV system may be disabled.
Repair difficulty: Hard
Diagnostic time: 1-4 hours
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