Damaged, corroded or loose connector at the charge status indicator or its module; Open circuit or broken wire in the indicator control wiring, often where the loom flexes, such as near the charge port flap; Failed indicator (LED or lamp assembly) giving an open circuit; Water ingress or corrosion in the charge port area affecting the indicator circuit; Blown fuse or loss of supply or earth to the indicator circuit; Fault in the charging control module output driver, or outdated software where the manufacturer has a known issue.

P0DE5

Charge Status Indicator B Control Circuit/Open.

Generic
Powertrain
Generic code
Low severity

How this code is built

P: SystemPowertrain
0: Defined bySAE, the same on every car
D: AreaReserved
E5: FaultThe specific fault in that area

What it means

P0DE5 means the control unit that manages charging has detected an open circuit in the control circuit for charge status indicator B. This is the output that drives a charging status light or display, normally on a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle. The unit commands the indicator and sees a voltage or current reading that fits a break in the circuit. Which indicator is 'B', and where it is fitted, depends on the model.

Symptoms

Charge status light or indicator not working, or not lighting when it should
Warning light or message on the dash about the charging system
Charging status not shown at the charge port or on the display
Charging may still work normally with no other change in behaviour
Fault returns after being cleared, especially after plugging in to charge

Possible causes

Damaged, corroded or loose connector at the charge status indicator or its modulelikely
Open circuit or broken wire in the indicator control wiring, often where the loom flexes, such as near the charge port flaplikely
Failed indicator (LED or lamp assembly) giving an open circuitpossible
Water ingress or corrosion in the charge port area affecting the indicator circuitpossible
Blown fuse or loss of supply or earth to the indicator circuitpossible
Fault in the charging control module output driver, or outdated software where the manufacturer has a known issuerare

How to diagnose

Read all stored codes and freeze frame data, and note whether other charging or body control codes are present
Check the charge status indicator visually while plugging in and starting a charge, and note whether it works at all
Inspect the charge port, indicator and surrounding wiring for damage, moisture, corrosion or chafing
Check the connectors at the indicator and at the controlling module for bent, pushed-out or corroded pins, and check the terminal tension
Check the relevant fuse and the supply and earth to the indicator circuit, using the manufacturer's wiring diagram
With the connectors disconnected, test the control wire for continuity and for shorts to earth or supply
Test the indicator itself against the manufacturer's specification, or swap it with a known good unit if the model allows
Check for software updates or technical bulletins for the model, then clear the code and recheck to confirm the repair

How to fix

Repair or replace damaged wiring, and secure the loom away from any flexing or rubbing
Clean, repair or replace corroded or damaged connectors and terminals
Replace the faulty charge status indicator or charge port assembly
Restore the supply or earth and replace any failed fuse after finding why it failed
Replace or reprogram the controlling module only after wiring and indicator faults are ruled out, or if a known calibration issue is confirmed

Can I keep driving?

Low severity

The car can normally be driven and often charged as usual, because this circuit only drives an indicator. Book it in soon, though, as you may not get clear confirmation of the charging status until it is fixed.

Guide written by AI from the code's definition. Confirm with a diagnosis before replacing parts.