P1A0C - Hybrid Powertrain Control Module - Engine Disabled

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION P1A0C - Hybrid Powertrain Control Module - Engine Disabled
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P1A0C - HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - ENGINE DISABLED

Description:  This is an informational DTC and is set as the result of limited operating strategy (LOS) or failure mode effects management (FMEM) operating strategy that maintains limited vehicle function in the event of the powertrain control module (PCM), transaxle control module (TCM), traction battery control module (TBCM), or component concern.
Possible Causes: 
  • Powertrain or hybrid-electric system
  • Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system
Diagnostic Aids:  The circuit DTCs can be accompanied by the informational DTCs, and should be diagnosed first. An informational DTC without a circuit DTC may or may not indicate the actual concern and should be diagnosed as a symptom.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   refer to PINPOINT TEST QE .
RENDER: 1.0x

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