P0C15 OBD-II: Drive Motor "B" Inverter Phase V Over Temperature

P0C15 Severity

Urgent

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What causes OBD-II fault code P0C15?

The Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Control Module consists of two Motor Control Modules and the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module. each Motor Control Module monitors the internal temperature of its respective motor. If the temperature of the motor goes above a specified temperature, code P0C15 is set. The High Voltage System will be disabled.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P0C15

OBD-II Code High voltage system may not operate is defined as a Drive Motor "B" Inverter Phase V Over Temperature

High voltage system may not operate Symptoms

High voltage system may not operate

Common Problems That Trigger the P0C15 Code

Coolant system leak
Drive motor generator power inverter control module failure
Engine cooling fan failure
Water pump failure

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Other OBD-II Codes

P0C14: Drive Motor "B" Inverter Phase U Over Temperature P0C13: Drive Motor "A" Inverter Phase W Over Temperature P0C12: Drive Motor "A" Inverter Phase V Over Temperature P0C11: Drive Motor "A" Inverter Phase U Over Temperature P0C10: Drive Motor "B" Inverter Power Supply Circuit High P0C0F: Drive Motor "B" Inverter Power Supply Circuit Low P0C0E: Drive Motor "B" Inverter Power Supply Circuit/Open P0C0D: Drive Motor "A" Inverter Power Supply Circuit High P0C0C: Drive Motor "A" Inverter Power Supply Circuit Low P0C0B: Drive Motor "A" Inverter Power Supply Circuit/Open P0C0A: Drive Motor "B" Phase U-V-W Circuit High P0C09: Drive Motor "B" Phase U-V-W Circuit Low P0C16: Drive Motor "B" Inverter Phase W Over Temperature P0C17: Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor not Learned P0C18: Drive Motor "B" Position Sensor not Learned P0C19: Drive Motor "A" Torque Delivered Performance P0C1A: Drive Motor "B" Torque Delivered Performance P0C1B: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Internal P0C1C: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Internal P0C1D: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Internal P0C1E: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Internal P0C1F: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Control Module Internal P0C20: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit/Open P0C21: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low

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