P0D3E

What it means

P0D3E means the control unit for the on-board battery charger (used on plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles) saw the reading from input voltage sensor A on the charger's mains supply side as implausible. The value was outside the expected range or did not agree with other data, such as the supply voltage reported by the charge point or other charger measurements. Exact sensor location and monitoring strategy vary by model.

Symptoms

• Charging will not start or stops part-way through
• Charging is slower than normal or is limited
• Charge port or dashboard shows a charging fault message
• Warning light for the hybrid or EV system, or a service message
• Charging works at some charge points or sockets but not others

Possible causes

• Poor or unstable mains supply, or a faulty charging cable or charge point giving an out-of-range input voltagelikely
• Damaged, corroded or loose wiring or connectors between the charge inlet and the on-board chargerlikely
• Moisture, debris or heat damage in the charge inlet socketpossible
• Faulty input voltage sensing circuit inside the on-board chargerpossible
• Low 12 V battery voltage or poor earth causing wrong readings or control unit faultspossible
• Outdated charger control software where the manufacturer has a known fix for this faultrare

How to diagnose

1. Read all stored codes and freeze frame data, noting whether other charger, high voltage or communication codes are present and under what conditions the fault set
2. Ask when the fault occurs: at home, at public chargers, or everywhere. Try a different known-good charge point and cable to separate supply faults from vehicle faults
3. Visually inspect the charge inlet for water, dirt, burnt or bent pins and damaged seals, without touching any high voltage parts
4. Check the 12 V battery condition and charging, and the main earth connections, as low system voltage can upset the charger controller
5. Inspect accessible charger wiring and connector condition for chafing, corrosion or water ingress, only after following the manufacturer's high voltage isolation procedure
6. Compare live data for charger input voltage against the supply voltage and see if the reading is stuck, noisy or out of range
7. Check for open technical service bulletins or software updates for the specific model and charger
8. Any test on the high voltage side must be done by a technician trained in high voltage systems, following the manufacturer's procedure

How to fix

• Use a different charge point or cable, or have the home supply or charging equipment inspected and repaired by a qualified electrician if it is at fault
• Repair or replace damaged wiring, terminals or connectors in the charger input circuit
• Clean or replace a damaged or contaminated charge inlet socket
• Replace the on-board charger if its input voltage sensing is confirmed faulty
• Restore the 12 V battery and earth connections to good condition
• Update the charger control software if the manufacturer lists an outdated calibration as a known cause

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Nearby codes

• P0D3DGenericBattery Charger A Input Voltage Sensor A Circuit
• P0D3FGenericBattery Charger A Input Voltage Sensor A Circuit Low