P00FD: The state of charge of battery B gives readings outside the normal range
The state of charge of battery B gives readings outside the normal range. It usually comes from the battery, the alternator or a poor connection.
| Code | P00FD |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P00xx, Air, fuel and emissions |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P00FD with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P00FD with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P00F9 The turbocharger output pressure sensor A gives readings outside the normal
- P00FA The turbocharger output pressure sensor A gives a lower signal than normal
- P00FB The turbocharger output pressure sensor A gives a higher signal than normal
- P00FC The turbocharger output pressure sensor A fails now and then
- P0010 Camshaft A actuator control: open circuit (bank 1)
- P0011 Camshaft A timing over-advanced (bank 1)
- P0012 Camshaft A timing over-retarded (bank 1)
- P0013 Camshaft B actuator control: open circuit (bank 1)
What does code P00FD mean?
The state of charge of battery B gives readings outside the normal range. It usually comes from the battery, the alternator or a poor connection.
How do you clear P00FD?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P00FD comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
