OBD Guide

P0D19

Battery Charging System A High Voltage Interlock Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$17–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hybrid/Electric System Warning Lamp
  • Problems with charging a high-voltage battery
  • Reduced vehicle power
  • Intermittent operation of the hybrid system
  • Error message on display

Causes

  • Poor contact in high voltage system connectors
  • Damage to the high voltage wiring harness
  • Malfunction of the high-voltage system control unit
  • Contact corrosion in HVIL circuit
  • Mechanical damage to system components

How to Fix

  1. Visual inspection of high voltage connections and wiring
  2. HVIL Circuit Continuity Test
  3. Diagnostics of the high-voltage system control unit
  4. Cleaning or replacing damaged connectors
  5. Repair or replace damaged components

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