OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2D29 A/C Compressor Motor Stalled
The electric A/C compressor motor is stalled. High mechanical resistance, internal seizure, or refrigerant overpressure prevents rotation.
Is it safe to drive with P2D29?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyCompressor mechanically seized
- PossibleRefrigerant overpressure stalls compressor
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 3–12 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- AC Compressor Motor
Related codes
- P2D26Coolant Pump E Control Circuit Performance/Stuck Off
- P2D27Coolant Pump F Control Circuit Performance/Stuck Off
- P2D28Cold Start Propulsion Torque Performance
- P2D2AHybrid/EV Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor A/B Correlation
- P2D2BHybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Temperature Sensor A/B Correlation
- P2D2CEngine Coolant Temperature Measurement System - Multiple Sensor Correlation
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.