OBD Guide

P0A0C

High Voltage System Interlock Circuit A Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$17–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Power Loss
  • Inability to start the engine
  • High voltage system error message on dashboard

Causes

  • Open circuit in high voltage blocking circuit
  • Poor contact in circuit connectors
  • Lock sensor malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the high voltage system control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the high voltage blocking circuit
  2. Inspect and clean all contacts in the circuit
  3. Check the functionality of the blocking sensors
  4. Scan the high voltage system control unit for additional errors
  5. Repair only from an official dealer or specialized service

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