OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D3B Battery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit High
The ECM detects a high fault on the battery charger a input current sensor circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
Is it safe to drive with P0D3B?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen sensor
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
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
- P2D84Battery Charger B Input Current Sensor Circuit High
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- P0D3ABattery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Low
- P0D3CBattery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0D3DBattery Charger A Input Voltage Sensor A Circuit
- P0D3EBattery Charger A Input Voltage Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.