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P2D3A

Forced Hybrid/EV System Shutdown

The hybrid control module has forced a complete system shutdown. Triggered by critical fault such as multiple isolation warnings or contactor failure.

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

Common causes

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

  • Multiple isolation faults trigger shutdownCommon
  • Contactor failure forces shutdownPossible

Parts involved

  • Hybrid Control Module
  • Bms
  • Main Contactors

P2D3A 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.