OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)

P0D24 Battery Charger A Temperature Too High

Battery charger A reports temperature above the safety threshold. Sustained high load or cooling failure.

Is it safe to drive with P0D24?

The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.

Common causes

  • Most likelySustained high charging current
  • PossibleCharger cooling failure

Symptoms

  • Charge status indicator shows fault
  • Charging may not start or interrupts
  • Slower-than-expected charge rate

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Hard
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
2–8 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
Parts involved
Battery Charger A, Battery Charger A Cooling

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.