OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0DA1 Battery Charger A Coupler Lock Position Sensor Circuit High
The ECM detects a high fault on the battery charger a coupler lock position sensor circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
Is it safe to drive with P0DA1?
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 A Coupler Lock Pos Sensor, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
- P0D9EBattery Charger A Coupler Lock Position Sensor Circuit
- P0D9FBattery Charger A Coupler Lock Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0DA0Battery Charger A Coupler Lock Position Sensor Circuit Low
- P0DA2Battery Charger A Coupler Lock Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0DA3Drive Motor B Inverter Voltage Sensor A Circuit
- P0DA4Drive Motor B Inverter Voltage Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.