Hybrid/EV System Voltage
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P1A56 CHEVROLET Possible Causes
- Faulty Power Inverter Module.
- Power Inverter Module. harness is open or shorted
- Power Inverter Module. circuit poor electrical connection
How do I fix code P1A56 CHEVROLET?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Cost of diagnosing the P1A56 CHEVROLET code
The cost of diagnosing the P1A56 CHEVROLET code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P1A56 CHEVROLET Description
The power inverter module, often referred to as the drive motor generator power inverter module, contains DC high voltage capacitors and a resistor circuit intended to discharge the electrical energy stored within those capacitors. Whenever the high voltage contactors are opened, the hybrid/EV powertrain control module 1 connects the internal resistor circuit across the capacitor circuit. The level of the high voltage is monitored by the hybrid/EV powertrain control module 1 before and after the resistor circuit has been connected. If the voltage level remains high for too long, the hybrid/EV powertrain control module 1 sets this code and then commands the motor control modules to connect the drive motor 3 phase circuits across the DC high voltage positive and negative circuits thereby discharging the capacitors.