Lexus
High-voltage leak detected: current is leaking from the hybrid high-voltage system to the body. A real shock and fire risk until fixed.
P3009 fault code: what it means
P3009: High-voltage leak detected: current is leaking from the hybrid high-voltage system to the body. A real shock and fire risk until fixed.
Usual causes, most likely first
- hybrid battery modules leaking electrolyte (often after a clogged cooling fan)
- damaged high-voltage cable insulation
- water getting into the hybrid battery or HV parts
P3009 by make
Toyota
High-voltage leak detected: current is leaking from the hybrid high-voltage system to the body. A real shock and fire risk until fixed.
What the repair usually costs
- Radiator cooling fan motor or fan assemblyNZ$350–NZ$1,280 · A$330–A$1,210
- Hybrid battery reconditioned exchange (Aqua / Prius C / Axio / Fielder)NZ$1,360–NZ$2,430 · A$1,390–A$2,370
- Hybrid battery reconditioned exchange (Prius 20 / 30 / Prius alpha / Prius V)NZ$1,640–NZ$2,790 · A$1,880–A$3,550
- Hybrid battery reconditioned exchange (Camry / Estima / Lexus / RAV4)NZ$2,140–NZ$4,150 · A$2,650–A$5,000
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Before you clear it
Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.
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