What are the common causes of P0D26?

A charge cable that is not fully seated in the charger receptacle. Utility power not enabled to the vehicle during precharge. A failed hybrid/EV battery charger receptacle. A battery charger that takes too long to reach pack voltage.

Check that the charge cable is fully seated in the charger receptacle. Confirm utility power is enabled to the vehicle. Read the battery charger precharge voltage on a scan tool. Inspect the charger receptacle and cable pins for damage. Replace the charger receptacle or battery charger if precharge stays slow. Clear the code and retest.

P0D26

Battery Charger System Precharge Time Too Long

System: Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P0D26 means Battery Charger System Precharge Time Too Long.

Check these first

A charge cable that is not fully seated in the charger receptacle
Utility power not enabled to the vehicle during precharge
A failed hybrid/EV battery charger receptacle
A battery charger that takes too long to reach pack voltage

What to do next

Check that the charge cable is fully seated in the charger receptacle
Confirm utility power is enabled to the vehicle
Read the battery charger precharge voltage on a scan tool
Inspect the charger receptacle and cable pins for damage
Replace the charger receptacle or battery charger if precharge stays slow
Clear the code and retest

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Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.