OBD Guide

P0D16

Battery Charging System A High Voltage Interlock Circuit Performance

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced battery charging efficiency
  • Possible problems starting the engine
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Errors in the operation of the high voltage system

Causes

  • Damage to high voltage wiring harness
  • High voltage relay malfunction
  • Problems with the charging system control unit
  • Corrosion of contacts in the circuit
  • Voltage sensor fault

How to Fix

  1. Carry out diagnostics of the high-voltage system
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  3. Test the operation of the high-voltage relay
  4. Check contacts for corrosion
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components

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