OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D8C Battery Charger Coupler Status Indicator Control Circuit C/Open
The control circuit C of the battery charger coupler status indicator reports a control circuit/open condition. Charging status display impaired.
Is it safe to drive with P0D8C?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in indicator wire
- PossibleIndicator lamp burnt out
Symptoms
- Charge status indicator shows fault
- Charging may not start or interrupts
- Slower-than-expected charge rate
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–1 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Battery Charger Coupler Status Indicator C, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
- P0D86Battery Charger Coupler Status Indicator Control Circuit A/Open
- P0D89Battery Charger Coupler Status Indicator Control Circuit B/Open
- P0D8ABattery Charger Coupler Status Indicator Control Circuit B Low
- P0D8BBattery Charger Coupler Status Indicator Control Circuit B High
- P0D8DBattery Charger Coupler Status Indicator Control Circuit C Low
- P0D8EBattery Charger Coupler Status Indicator Control Circuit C High
- P0D8FBattery Charger A Cooling System Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.