OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D39 Battery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
The ECM detects a range/performance fault on the battery charger a input current sensor circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
Is it safe to drive with P0D39?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor characteristic drifted
- PossibleSensor mounting displaced
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
Symptoms
- Charge status indicator shows fault
- Charging may not start or interrupts
- Slower-than-expected charge rate
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Battery Charger A Input Current Sensor, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
- P2D85Battery Charger B Input Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0D36Hybrid/EV Battery System Current Low
- P0D37Hybrid/EV Battery System Current High
- P0D38Battery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit
- P0D3ABattery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Low
- P0D3BBattery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit High
- P0D3CBattery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.