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2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

3.3L V6 HybridAWDAUTOMATIChybrid
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0111critical severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Battery Energy Control Module A

on 2012 Toyota Highlander 3.3L V6 Hybrid · AWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the hybrid/EV high-voltage battery management system.

Symptoms

  • Hybrid battery warning
  • Check hybrid system light
  • Reduced EV range
  • Vehicle may not start
  • Battery temperature warning

Common causes

  • Battery management module failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • 12V supply loss to module
  • High-voltage safety disconnect
  • Module connector issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check battery management module 12V fuse
  2. Test 12V power and ground
  3. Verify HV safety interlock
  4. Check CAN wiring to module
  5. Scan for battery system codes

Repair notes

High-voltage system. Qualified technician required. Check 12V auxiliary supply first.

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