OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0DE5 Charge Status Indicator B Control Circuit/Open
The charge status indicator B control circuit is open. Indicator cannot illuminate to show charging state.
Is it safe to drive with P0DE5?
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
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–1 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Charge Status Indicator B, Wiring Harness, Bms
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.