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P0C15 Code - Drive Motor 'B' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0C15?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Low coolant level in the hybrid cooling system reservoir
  • Faulty coolant pump
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How to Fix the DTC P0C15?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0C15 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

When is the Code Detected?

The code is set when the control unit has detected an in-range over-temperature condition that can potentially damage inverter.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the P0C15 Code Mean?

The Power Inverter Module, often referred to as the Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module, contains two motor control modules and the hybrid powertrain control module. Each motor control modules operates its respective drive motor generator based upon hybrid powertrain control module commands. Each motor control modules controls the speed, direction and output torque of its respective drive motor generator through the sequencing actuation of high current switching transistors called insulated gate bipolar transistors. Each drive motor generator operates utilizing 3 phase AC. Each insulated gate bipolar transistor operates a single phase of the drive motor generator. Each phase is individually identified as U, V and W. Each motor control modules monitors the temperature of each phase in order to detect power inverter module overtemperature conditions.

P0C15 Code - Drive Motor 'B' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature

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Code P0C15 Information for Specific Makes

  • P0C15 Buick Drive Motor 'B' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature
  • P0C15 Cadillac Drive Motor 'B' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature
  • P0C15 Chevrolet Drive Motor 'B' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature
  • P0C15 GMC Drive Motor 'B' Inverter Phase V Over Temperature

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