OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D85 Battery Charging Output Voltage Too High
The battery charging output voltage exceeds the safe upper limit. Risk of cell damage from overvoltage during charging.
Is it safe to drive with P0D85?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyCharger regulation off-target
- PossibleVoltage feedback lost
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–10 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Battery Charger, Hv Battery
Related codes
- P0D82Battery Charger Input Circuit Low
- P0D83Battery Charger Input Circuit High
- P0D84Battery Charger Input Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0D86Battery Charger Coupler Status Indicator Control Circuit A/Open
- P0D87Battery Charger Coupler Status Indicator Control Circuit A Low
- P0D88Battery Charger Coupler Status Indicator Control Circuit A High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.