P0AE3 OBD-II: Hybrid Battery Precharge Contactor Circuit Stuck Open

P0AE3 Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P0AE3 yourself?

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What causes OBD-II fault code P0AE3?

The High Voltage Control Module uses relays to control proper operation of the high voltage system. If one or more of these relays is determined by the control module to be faulty, code P0AE3 will be set.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P0AE3

OBD-II Code High voltage control module failure is defined as a Hybrid Battery Precharge Contactor Circuit Stuck Open

Common Problems That Trigger the P0AE3 Code

Auxiliary 12V battery failure
High voltage control module failure
High voltage system relay failure
Wiring issue

Common Repairs Needed for the P0AE3 Code

Battery Replacement

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P0AE3

OBD-II Code High voltage control module failure is defined as a Hybrid Battery Precharge Contactor Circuit Stuck Open

Common Problems That Trigger the P0AE3 Code

Auxiliary 12V battery failure
High voltage control module failure
High voltage system relay failure
Wiring issue

Common Repairs Needed for the P0AE3 Code

Battery Replacement

P0AE3 OBD-II: Hybrid Battery Precharge Contactor Circuit Stuck Open

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