P0D97: The charge connector unlocking control gives a higher signal than normal
The charge connector unlocking control gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
| Code | P0D97 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P0Dxx, Hybrid and electric: charging and battery |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P0D97 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 P0D97 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
- P0D93 The charge connector lock control gives a higher signal than normal
- P0D94 The charge connector lock control gives readings outside the normal range
- P0D95 The charge connector unlocking control has a broken or disconnected wire
- P0D96 The charge connector unlocking control gives a lower signal than normal
- P0D98 The charge connector unlocking control gives readings outside the normal range
- P0D99 The charge connector temperature sensor A has an electrical fault
- P0D9A The charge connector temperature sensor A gives readings outside the normal
- P0D9B The charge connector temperature sensor A gives a lower signal than normal
What does code P0D97 mean?
The charge connector unlocking control gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
How do you clear P0D97?
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, P0D97 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.
