Code
U352B
Generic
U — Network/User
High Voltage System Interlock Circuit H Low
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UK: 27
EN: 40
RU: 29
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Causes
- Short to ground on the interlock circuit wiring
- Faulty or stuck interlock switch (service plug, charge inlet, HV connector interlock)
- Corroded, loose, or damaged interlock connector pins
- Faulty HV System Control Module or body controller input circuit
- Water intrusion or contamination at interlock connectors
- Incorrectly installed service disconnect or interlock hardware
Symptoms
- HV system disabled or inhibited (vehicle will not enable high-voltage systems)
- HV warning lamp or master warning illuminated
- No EV drive or reduced power mode
- Inability to charge HV battery (charge inhibited)
- Related interlock or service plug fault messages displayed
What to check
- Follow all manufacturer high-voltage safety procedures before any inspection or measurement
- Scan for stored and pending DTCs and freeze frame data; record data
- Visually inspect interlock wiring harnesses, connectors, and service plug/charge inlet for damage, contamination, or corrosion
- Check connector security and pin condition at interlock devices and control modules
- Measure voltage at the interlock circuit pin with respect to vehicle ground and with interlocks in known states (service plug inserted/removed, charge inlet closed/open)
- Perform continuity and resistance checks from module input to interlock switch and to ground
Signal parameters
- Expected logic levels vary by vehicle; commonly interlock inputs use a reference (e.g., ~5 V) pulled to ground when interlock is activated or a pull-up to module voltage when open
- Fault condition here reported as 'low' — measured near 0 V (ground) at the module input when it should be high or open
- Open circuit typically shows high impedance/voltage per module pull-up; short-to-ground shows ~0 V
- Typical continuity: closed interlock switch < 5 ohms; open switch shows infinite or very high resistance (manufacturer specs vary)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record U352B and any related DTCs and freeze frame data with scan tool.
- Ensure the vehicle is made safe for HV service (isolate HV battery, remove service disconnect where required) before touching HV components or connectors.
- Inspect physically all interlock-related connectors (service plug, charge port, HV junctions) for damage, corrosion, loose pins, or water intrusion.
- With vehicle powered as required by manufacturer and safety procedures followed, back-probe the interlock circuit at the control module and at the interlock switch. Verify voltage and state change when operating the interlock (insert/remove service plug, open/close charge inlet).
- If the circuit reads low at the module but not at the interlock device, test continuity between the module and the device to locate a short to ground. Repair any chafing or pin-contact faults.
- If the circuit reads low at the device, test the switch itself. Replace the interlock switch or service plug assembly if it shorts to ground when it should be open.
- If wiring and interlock switch check good, suspect module input failure. Confirm with module diagnostics and, if possible, swap or bench-test module input per manufacturer procedures before module replacement.
- After repairs, clear codes, perform functional tests of HV enable/disable and charging, and confirm no recurrence of U352B.
Likely causes
- Wiring harness chafed and shorted to chassis ground near HV junctions
- Interlock switch internally shorted or mechanically stuck closed
- Connector terminal corrosion causing low resistance to ground
- Control module input transistor or circuit failure
- Aftermarket work or collision damage disturbed interlock wiring
Fault status
Status
High Voltage System Interlock Circuit H reported low (shorted/grounded) input — HV system disabled until fault is corrected.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-3.0 hours
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