P0C13: The traction A motor inverter phase W is getting too hot
The traction A motor inverter phase W is getting too hot. It may be poor cooling, very demanding use or the part itself.
| Code | P0C13 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P0Cxx, Hybrid and electric |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P0C13 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P0C13 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P0C0F The traction motor inverter power supply B gives a lower signal than normal
- P0C10 The traction motor inverter power supply B gives a higher signal than normal
- P0C11 The traction A motor inverter phase U is getting too hot
- P0C12 The traction A motor inverter phase V is getting too hot
- P0C14 The traction B motor inverter phase U is getting too hot
- P0C15 The traction B motor inverter phase V is getting too hot
- P0C16 The traction B motor inverter phase W is getting too hot
- P0C17 The traction motor position sensor A needs its learning procedure
What does code P0C13 mean?
The traction A motor inverter phase W is getting too hot. It may be poor cooling, very demanding use or the part itself.
How do you clear P0C13?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P0C13 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
