Code result
P0C12
Drive Motor A Inverter Phase V Over Temperature
High severity
What it means
The inverter phase V of drive motor A reports junction temperature above the protection threshold. Sustained high phase current.
Is it safe to drive?
No — stop driving
This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.
Most likely causes
Sustained phase overload
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Local cooling failure
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
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