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P0D3E Battery Charger A Input Voltage Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

P0D3E means the AC input voltage seen by the on-board charger does not agree with other information. GM uses it across generations: the 2011-2014 Volt charger module compares the AC peak voltage with two internal bulk voltage readings and sets a Type A fault when both differ by more than 34 V (59 V in 2014); the 2016 and 2019 Volt check the charger's duty-cycle report while driving and fail it outside 8-12 %, Type B. GM bulletins PIC5803B to D tie P0D3E to interrupted charging with certain charging stations and fix it with new BCCM software. Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV flags an input voltage reading of 25 V or more held for 2 s. Electrical low and high faults are P0D3F and P0D40. Usually only charging is affected.

Likely causes

Charger module software reacting to certain charging stations (GM BCCM update)
Charging station or cord with unusual behaviour, quick re-plugging
Voltage measurement inside the on-board charger faulty
Faulty duty-cycle signal line between charger and controller (2016-2019 Volt)

Symptoms

  • Charge incomplete or interrupted
  • MIL on (GM)
  • Problem appears only at certain charging stations

Repair estimate

DifficultyShop_onlyWorkshop job
Parts and labour€50–2,500
Time0.5–4 h

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

Parts involved

battery charger a input voltage sensor aon board charger

Related codes

P0D3DP0D3FP0D40P0D41P0D27P0D28

References: gsi.ext.gm.com, gsi.ext.gm.com, static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov.