OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D5B Battery Charger 14 Volt Output Power Performance
The 14 volt output power does not match the commanded value within tolerance. Charger characteristic drifted or load mismatch.
Is it safe to drive with P0D5B?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyOutput regulator drifted
- PossibleLoad mismatch
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 14v Output, Battery Charger
Related codes
- P0D58Proximity Detection Circuit A Low
- P0D59Proximity Detection Circuit A High
- P0D5AProximity Detection Circuit A Intermittent/Erratic
- P0D5CBattery Charger Hybrid/EV Battery Output Power Performance
- P0D5DBattery Charger Hybrid/EV System Discharge Time Too Short
- P0D5EBattery Charger Hybrid/EV System Discharge Time Too Long
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.