P0DEC
- Powertrain
- Generic (SAE)
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Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Control Valve C Control Circuit High
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The HV battery pack coolant control valve C reports a control circuit high condition. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.
- Safe to drive
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- Urgency
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- Will it pass emissions
- Not affected
- Check engine light
- Solid
- EV/hybrid system warning light on
- Reduced power output or limp mode
- Charging may fail or be slowed
- Reduced electric range
Many vehicles show no symptom at all beyond the warning light. The absence of a symptom does not mean the fault is not real.
| # | Cause | How often | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wire shorted to B+ | Very common | — |
| 2 | Coil open | Common | — |
| 3 | Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance | Occasional | — |
Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.
- HV Battery Pack Coolant Valve C
- Wiring Harness
- BMS
- Definition
- Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
- Diagnostic guidance
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- Review status
- Awaiting review
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