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P0C03

Drive Motor B Current Low

The total current draw of drive motor B reports a current low fault. Motor operation may be impaired.

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

Symptoms

  • EV/hybrid system warning light on
  • Reduced motor power or torque
  • Possible limp mode or vehicle shutdown

Common causes

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

  • Motor load lower than expectedCommon
  • Current sensor offset drifted lowPossible

Parts involved

  • Drive Motor B
  • Drive Motor B Inverter

P0C03 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.