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P0D3C Battery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

P0D3C covers a charger A input current signal that drops out or jumps for short moments instead of staying wrong. No manufacturer documents this code publicly; GM's Volt and Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV, which use the neighbouring codes P0D39-P0D3B, list no intermittent variant. Under CARB's comprehensive component rules a sensor input must be checked for circuit faults and implausible values, and a sporadic signal is one form of that. Likely triggers are a loose plug or a failing measuring element inside the on-board charger, where Mitsubishi locates the sensor and replaces the whole unit. Because the charger cannot regulate its intake on an unstable current value, charging may stop at random; driving is not affected.

Likely causes

Loose or corroded connector at the on-board charger
Current measuring element inside the charger failing
Charger software fault

Symptoms

  • Charging stops at random and may restart
  • Charge sessions take longer than usual

Repair estimate

DifficultyShop_onlyWorkshop job
Parts and labour€100–2,500
Time0.5–4 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

battery charger a input current sensorwiring harnesson board charger

Related codes

P0D38P0D39P0D3AP0D3BP0D41

References: law.cornell.edu, mitsubishitechinfo.com, gsi.ext.gm.com.