OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D16 Battery Charging System A High Voltage Interlock Circuit Performance
The HV interlock circuit of battery charging system A reports a performance condition. Safety interlock chain may be compromised.
Is it safe to drive with P0D16?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyInterlock signal drifted
- PossibleHigh-resistance contact
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–6 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Bcs A Hv Interlock, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
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- P0D14Battery Charging System Negative Contactor A Control Circuit High
- P0D15Battery Charging System A High Voltage Interlock CircuitCircuit/Open
- P0D17Battery Charging System A High Voltage Interlock CircuitCircuit Low
- P0D18Battery Charging System A High Voltage Interlock CircuitCircuit High
- P0D19Battery Charging System A High Voltage Interlock Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.