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PowertrainP1B0C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Drive Motor Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Isolation Sensing Circuit 2 High Voltage

14 brands affected · Description from GM data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 14

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1B0CNo description available Powertrain
BYDP1B0CDSP reset fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1B0COver-current BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1B0CDrive Motor Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Isolation Sensing Circuit 2 High Voltage BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1B0CBMS enabled drive module fault BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1B0CDrivbatteri BrandPowertrain
GMP1B0CDrive Motor Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Isolation Sensing Circuit 2 High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1B0CDrive Motor Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Isolation Sensing Circuit 2 High Voltage BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP1B0COn board charging over current BrandPowertrain
OpelP1B0CDrive Motor Control Module Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage Isolation Sensing Circuit 2 High Voltage BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1B0CNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP1B0COn board charging over current BrandPowertrain
SaabP1B0Cdrive motor control module Hybrid/EV battery voltage isolation sensing circuit 2 high voltage BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1B0CHybrid/EV Battery Positive Contactor Diag Failure BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1B0C and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1B0C00The calibration from the High-Voltage sensor in control unit 'Electric machine A' is faulty. BrandPowertrain

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