OBD Guide

P0D5C

Battery Charger Hybrid/EV Battery Output Power Performance

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–889 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced vehicle power
  • Warning messages on the dashboard
  • Problems with charging a high-voltage battery
  • The vehicle goes into emergency mode
  • Extended charging time

Causes

  • Charger fault
  • Problems with high voltage battery
  • Open or short circuit in the power supply
  • Energy management system malfunction
  • Software errors in the control module

How to Fix

  1. Diagnostics of the charger using a scanner
  2. Checking the integrity of high-voltage circuits
  3. Testing the condition of the high-voltage battery
  4. Control Module Software Update
  5. Replacing a faulty charger if necessary
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

Related codes

Error P0D5C by Vehicle Brand