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Diagnostic reference · P0C05

P0C05

Drive Motor A Phase U-V-W Circuit/Open

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P0C05 means Drive Motor A Phase U-V-W Circuit/Open.

Check these first

  • An open in the drive motor A phase U-V-W output circuit
  • A failed insulated gate bipolar transistor inside the drive motor control module
  • An open or short in the starter generator control module harness
  • An internal fault in the starter generator control module

What to do next

  1. Read drive motor A phase data on a scan tool while cranking
  2. Inspect the phase U-V-W output circuit and connectors
  3. Test the phase U-V-W circuit for open and short faults
  4. Compare the phase readings across the drive motor control module
  5. Replace the starter generator control module if a phase stays open
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.