Code
P0C10
Generic
P — Powertrain
Drive Motor B Inverter Power Supply Circuit High
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Causes
- Faulty inverter auxiliary power supply/regulator (over-voltage)
- Failed DC–DC converter producing excessive output
- Short or leakage to a higher-voltage source in harness or connectors
- Poor or high-resistance ground returning incorrect measurements
- Damaged inverter control module (internal failure)
- Blown or incorrect fuse/relay malfunction causing abnormal supply
Symptoms
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or hybrid system warning lamp illuminated
- Reduced drive power / limited motor torque (limp mode)
- Inability to drive with Drive Motor B or degraded propulsion
- Stored DTCs related to inverter, motor, or HV system
- Intermittent faults or faults present after rain/immersion
- Possible loss of regenerative braking or charging anomalies
What to check
- Read freeze-frame and full code list; note time, ambient and battery conditions
- Confirm presence of P0C10 and any related codes (inverter, DC–DC, HV battery)
- Inspect wiring and connectors to Drive Motor B inverter for damage, corrosion, or water
- Check fuses and relays for inverter auxiliary supply and DC–DC outputs
- Measure DC–DC converter and inverter auxiliary supply voltages with vehicle OFF and ON per service manual
- Verify ground connections and measure resistance to chassis/battery negative
Signal parameters
- Inverter auxiliary/power-supply voltage (expected nominal ~12 V or vehicle-specific; acceptable range often ~9–16 V) — compare to spec
- HV battery pack voltage (vehicle-dependent; confirm normal pack voltage before suspecting short)
- DC–DC converter output voltage (should match auxiliary supply spec)
- Inverter internal supply sense line (if available) — should track auxiliary supply
- Ground loop/return resistance — low ohms (verify good chassis ground)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: follow manufacturer HV safety procedures. Disable HV system and remove service plug before probing high-voltage components.
- Verify the code with a capable scan tool, record freeze-frame data and live data for inverter auxiliary voltage and DC–DC output.
- Visually inspect inverter B, connectors, harness, and DC–DC converter for damage, corrosion, or water intrusion.
- With HV disabled and within safe procedures, check harness continuity between inverter auxiliary supply pin and DC–DC/PCM; look for shorts to battery or other supplies.
- Check fuses and relays in the inverter/auxiliary supply circuit; replace any blown or suspect devices and retest.
- Measure DC–DC converter auxiliary output under load and no-load conditions; compare to factory spec. If output is above spec, suspect DC–DC or regulator failure.
Likely causes
- Failed inverter internal regulator (most common)
- DC–DC converter producing higher-than-normal auxiliary voltage
- Wiring shorted to battery HV or another unintended supply
- Corroded connector or poor ground raising sensed voltage
- Faulty inverter control electronics or sensor fault
Fault status
Status
Drive Motor B inverter auxiliary/power-supply voltage above expected threshold. Over-voltage detected in inverter power supply circuit; system may limit motor function and store P0C10.
Repair difficulty: Hard
Diagnostic time: 2-6 hours
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