OBD Guide

P0C78

Hybrid/EV Battery System Precharge Time Too Long

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hybrid system does not activate
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • A hybrid system fault message appears
  • Reduced vehicle performance
  • The car goes into emergency mode

Causes

  • Faulty precharge relay
  • Damaged pre-charge resistor
  • Problems with high voltage battery
  • Malfunction of the hybrid system control module
  • Open or short circuit in the precharge circuit

How to Fix

  1. Carry out diagnostics of the high-voltage system
  2. Check relay and precharge resistor
  3. Test the integrity of the precharge circuit
  4. Check the condition of the high-voltage battery
  5. Update or replace the control module if necessary
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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