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P0AC4

Hybrid/EV Powertrain Control Module Requested MIL Illumination

The hybrid powertrain control module has requested MIL illumination via the inter-module bus. Underlying fault is reported separately by the requesting module.

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

Common causes

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

  • Downstream fault in hybrid systemCommon
  • Communication lag - MIL request stalePossible

Parts involved

  • Hybrid Powertrain Cm
  • Module Communication Bus

P0AC4 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.