Junction Board: Notes

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Notes
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The junction board is mounted on the battery module, and it distributes high voltage energy within the IMA system. The junction board consists of a high-voltage contactor, a bypass contactor, a bypass resistor, a battery current sensor, a fuse and a battery module switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Module Switch, Current Sensor And Bypass Resistor
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