OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D45 Battery Charger 14 Volt Output Voltage Sensor Circuit High
The ECM detects a high fault on the battery charger 14 volt output voltage sensor circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
Is it safe to drive with P0D45?
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 14v Output Voltage Sensor, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
- P0D42Battery Charger 14 Volt Output Voltage Sensor Circuit
- P0D43Battery Charger 14 Volt Output Voltage Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0D44Battery Charger 14 Volt Output Voltage Sensor Circuit Low
- P0D46Battery Charger 14 Volt Output Voltage Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0D47Battery Charger 14 Volt Output Current Sensor Circuit
- P0D48Battery Charger 14 Volt Output Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.