OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0DED Pedestrian Alert Control Module Circuit/Open
The pedestrian alert (AVAS - Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System) control module reports a circuit/open condition. Acoustic warning at low speed for pedestrians may be impaired.
Is it safe to drive with P0DED?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in module control wire
- PossibleModule failed
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Pedestrian Alert Control Module, Wiring Harness
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.