P0D3C: Battery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

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.

Symptoms

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

Most likely causes

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

What to check, in order

Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.

1. Read the codes with a hybrid-compatible scanner and write down the freeze frame data
2. Gently move the wiring with the engine running and watch whether the reading changes.
3. Make sure the battery cooling air intake is clean
4. Check the 12 V auxiliary battery, which can also trigger warnings
5. Leave any high-voltage measurements to a specialized repair shop

What each character of P0D3C means

• P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
• 0: Generic code: same on every make
• D: Subsystem depends on the code range
• 3C: Specific fault in that system

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with code P0D3C?

If the car still runs, drive as little as possible and go to a specialized repair shop. Do not touch the orange cables: they carry high voltage.

What causes code P0D3C?

The most common causes are: loose or corroded connector at the on-board charger; current measuring element inside the charger failing; charger software fault.

Related codes

• P0D38Battery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit
• P0D39Battery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
• P0D3ABattery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit Low
• P0D3BBattery Charger A Input Current Sensor Circuit High
• P0D41Battery Charger A Input Voltage Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Sources

• law.cornell.edu: 13 CCR 1968.2
• mitsubishitechinfo.com: M154950400001600USA
• gsi.ext.gm.com: 11OBDG01 HYBRID Diagnostics

Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.