OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D3C Battery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
The ECM detects a intermittent/erratic fault on the battery charger a input current sensor circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
Is it safe to drive with P0D3C?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor connector not seated
- PossibleNoisy ground reference
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
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
- P0D39Battery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0D3ABattery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Low
- P0D3BBattery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit High
- P0D3DBattery Charger A Input Voltage Sensor A Circuit
- P0D3EBattery Charger A Input Voltage Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P0D3FBattery Charger A Input Voltage Sensor A Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.