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P0D1F

Control Module Date/Time Synchronization Error

The control module detects that its internal date/time clock has lost synchronization with the vehicle network. Required for charge scheduling and event logging.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: easy

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Battery disconnect cleared internal clockCommon
  • RTC backup battery lowPossible

Parts involved

  • Control Module
  • Vehicle Network

P0D1F is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.