48 Volt Mild Hybrid Systems

Published on November 16, 2023
Written by: RTS

Mild hybrid systems are not new. They were some of the first hybrid vehicles to be put into production. The 48 volt mild hybrid system is now becoming more common among some vehicle makers. What consideration are there for repairing a vehicle equipped with a 48 volt mild hybrid system?

This series includes information such as precautions and notes found in repair manuals. Also, where to locate information pertaining to 48 volt mild hybrid systems.

To aid technicians, the OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Search has graphics displaying the locations of batteries and step-by-step instructions on where to locate the disable procedure in vehicle-specific repair information.

Always refer to OEM vehicle-specific repair material before beginning a repair.

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