OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D97 Battery Charger Coupler Unlock Control Circuit High
The battery charger coupler unlock control circuit reports a control circuit high condition. The on-board charger negotiates voltage, current and safety with the EVSE; a fault interrupts charging or limits it to AC slow-charge despite a DC fast charger being attached.
Is it safe to drive with P0D97?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen actuator
- 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
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Battery Charger Coupler Unlock Actuator, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
- P0D94Battery Charger Coupler Lock Control Circuit Performance
- P0D95Battery Charger Coupler Unlock Control Circuit/Open
- P0D96Battery Charger Coupler Unlock Control Circuit Low
- P0D98Battery Charger Coupler Unlock Control Circuit Performance
- P0D99Battery Charger Coupler Temperature Sensor A Circuit
- P0D9ABattery Charger Coupler Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.