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Engine-Codes - Generic - P0D53

P0D53 - Battery Charger Hybrid/EV Battery Output Current Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

Repair Importance Level: 3/3
Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3  What is this?
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P0D53 Possible Causes

What does this mean?
  • Faulty Battery Charger
  • Battery Charger harness is open or shorted
  • Battery Charger circuit poor electrical connection

How is the P0D53 code repair?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

What is the cost to diagnose the P0D53 code

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0D53 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
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Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0D53 Meaning

The battery charger will diagnose its own systems and determine when a fault condition is present. Diagnostics and system status is communicated from the battery charger to the hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 through serial data. The hybrid/EV powertrain control module 2 is the host controller for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) information. This DTC is for the battery charger are internal measurements that verify the charger is performing properly. The battery charger measures internal voltages, currents, and temperatures and verifies they are within the proper range.

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Information for specific makes

  • P0D53 BUICK Battery Charger Hybrid/EV Battery Output Current Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
  • P0D53 CADILLAC Battery Charger Hybrid/EV Battery Output Current Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
  • P0D53 CHEVROLET Battery Charger Hybrid/EV Battery Output Current Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
  • P0D53 GMC Battery Charger Hybrid/EV Battery Output Current Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
  • P0D53 SATURN Battery Charger Hybrid/EV Battery Output Current Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

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