P1444 High Voltage Short Circuit
What does P1444 mean on a Honda?
P1444 — High Voltage Short Circuit. This Honda-enhanced code applies to Insight, Civic Hybrid.
Common causes of P1444
- Shorted motor stator windings
- Chafed high-voltage cable shorted to chassis
- Failed motor power inverter module
- Shorted DC-DC converter
- Moisture ingress in the power drive unit
How to fix P1444
- Follow the service manual high-voltage power-down procedure before touching anything
- Inspect orange high-voltage cables for chafing and moisture entry
- Use insulation resistance testing to isolate the shorted section
- Replace the failed inverter, cable, or motor component as testing proves
- Clear codes and verify the short is gone before returning to service