P0CA6

Hybrid/EV Battery Charging Current High

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$167–889 (est.)

Symptoms

Hybrid system power reduction
Extended battery charging time
Battery compartment overheating
The "Check Hybrid System" light comes on.
Automatic limitation of electric motor operation

Causes

Charger fault (OBC)
Problems with power inverters
Degradation of high-voltage battery cells
Faulty current sensors
Problems with the battery cooling system

How to Fix

Diagnostics of the charging system using a scanner
Checking the condition of the high-voltage battery
Testing the charger operation
Checking the battery cooling system
Replacing faulty components

Related codes

P0CA5 P0CA7 P0CA4