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OBD-II · Engine and powertrain (P)

P0D27

Battery charger input voltage too low

What it means

The car's on-board charger is seeing too low a voltage from the charging point or cable.

Symptoms

  • Charging stops or will not start
  • Charging slower than normal
  • Charging warning message

Likely causes, most likely first

Likely causes, most likely first
No.Cause
01weak household supply or long extension lead with the portable charging cable
02faulty charging cable or wallbox
03loose or burnt contacts in the charging socket
04on-board charger fault

What to check, step by step

  1. 01Try a different charging point, ideally a known-good public AC charger
  2. 02Stop using extension leads; check the socket and portable cable for heat damage
  3. 03Inspect the car's charging socket pins for burning or dirt
  4. 04Have the on-board charger tested if charging fails on several good chargers