P0D91

What it means

The battery charger coupler lock control circuit reports a control circuit/open condition. 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?

This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.

Most likely causes

• Open in actuator control wire

  high

  One of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.

• Open lock actuator

  medium

  A plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.

• Pin pushed back out of connector body

  low

  Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

Related help

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