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P0A0A

High Voltage System Interlock Circuit

The hybrid system detects loss of high-voltage interlock continuity. The interlock loop is a safety feature that disables HV power if any service connector is opened.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: shop_only

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Service connector loose or damagedCommon
  • HV cable damagedPossible

Parts involved

  • Hv Interlock Loop
  • Hv Service Connector
  • Hv Battery

P0A0A is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.