OBD Guide

P0D15

Battery Charging System A High Voltage Interlock Circuit/Open

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Dashboard warning light
  • Reduced battery charging efficiency
  • Vehicle power limitation
  • Inability to start in electric mode (for hybrids)
  • Error message in the information system

Causes

  • Open circuit in high voltage circuit
  • Damage to connectors or contacts
  • Charging control unit malfunction
  • Problems with high voltage cable
  • Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the high-voltage circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for damage
  3. Check circuit resistance
  4. Diagnose the charging control unit
  5. Replace damaged components

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