P1444 High Voltage Short Circuit

Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls
Severity
Check Engine Light
Applies to
Insight, Civic Hybrid

What does P1444 mean on a Honda?

P1444High Voltage Short Circuit. This Honda-enhanced code applies to Insight, Civic Hybrid.

Common causes of P1444

How to fix P1444

  1. Follow the service manual high-voltage power-down procedure before touching anything
  2. Inspect orange high-voltage cables for chafing and moisture entry
  3. Use insulation resistance testing to isolate the shorted section
  4. Replace the failed inverter, cable, or motor component as testing proves
  5. Clear codes and verify the short is gone before returning to service