OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0C5D Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit B Circuit High
The position sensor channel B of drive motor A reports a circuit high fault. Phase commutation feedback impaired on this channel.
Is it safe to drive with P0C5D?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen sensor
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Symptoms
- EV/hybrid system warning light on
- Reduced motor power or torque
- Possible limp mode or vehicle shutdown
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Drive Motor A Position Sensor B, Wiring Harness, Hybrid Control Module
Related codes
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- P0C5ADrive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit B Circuit
- P0C5BDrive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit B Range/Performance
- P0C5CDrive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit B Circuit Low
- P0C5EDrive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.