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P0D57

Proximity Detection Circuit A Range/Performance

The proximity detection circuit A (SAE J1772 PD signal) reports a circuit a range/performance condition. Charging cable plug detection impaired.

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

Common causes

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

  • Contact resistance driftedCommon
  • High-resistance contactPossible
  • Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely

Parts involved

  • Proximity Detection A
  • Charge Inlet A
  • Bms

P0D57 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.