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OEM High-Voltage Technician Levels
I-CAR · January 19, 2021 · Audi, BMW, Mini, FCA, Stellantis, Ford, Lincoln, General Motors, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Tesla, Volkswagen
Summary
This article highlights the critical safety requirements and varying OEM training levels required for technicians working on high-voltage (HV) systems in electric, hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles. It emphasizes that only properly trained personnel with correct PPE, tools, and service information should handle HV systems, and provides a directory of OEM-specific technician level requirements.
What to do on the job
Always check and verify the specific OEM high-voltage technician training level requirements and disabling procedures before attempting to interact with or disable any high-voltage system.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of utilizing specifically certified high-voltage technicians on estimates and supplements. It serves as a foundational reference to prove to insurers that HV system disabling, isolation, and repairs cannot be performed by general technicians and require specialized OEM-level training and safety protocols.
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