OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D17 Battery Charging System A High Voltage Interlock CircuitCircuit Low
The HV interlock circuit of battery charging system A reports a circuit low condition. Safety interlock chain may be compromised.
Is it safe to drive with P0D17?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWire shorted to ground
- PossibleInterlock grounded
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
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
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.