Code result
P0D23
Battery Charger A Output Shorted
High severity
What it means
Battery charger A reports a output shorted condition. HV charging operation may be impaired. The on-board charger negotiates voltage, current and safety with the EVSE; a fault interrupts charging or limits it to AC slow-charge despite a DC fast charger being attached.
Is it safe to drive?
No — stop driving
This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.
Most likely causes
Downstream short circuit
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Internal short in charger output
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
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