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Dodge P0CA6

Hybrid/EV Battery Charging Current High. M08 FSAR-TSB-7132 -2- NOTE: If the following DTCs are present/active in the BPCM, Battery Pac

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService is appropriate because official Dodge communications describe BPCM reprogramming for charging-related enhancements associated with P0CA6. Urgency is not yet established by verified evidence.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

P0CA6 means “Hybrid/EV Battery Charging Current High.” For applicable 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the US, official Dodge communications identify charging-related software enhancements because P0CA6 may set falsely.

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1. What does P0CA6 mean?

P0CA6 means “Hybrid/EV Battery Charging Current High.” For applicable 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the US, official Dodge communications identify charging-related software enhancements because P0CA6 may set falsely.

2. Technical explanation

Verified NHTSA-posted Dodge manufacturer communications state that Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) software enhancements address charging-related conditions that may cause P0CA6 to set falsely. The communications also cite improved battery state-of-charge accuracy in off-nominal conditions and identify BPCM reprogramming as the repair in certain bulletins.

3. What system is affected?

Hybrid/EV battery charging-current monitoring and the Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM).

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • A P0CA6 diagnostic trouble code may be present or active in the BPCM.
  • No driver-visible symptoms are established by the supplied verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • A charging-related condition may cause P0CA6 to set falsely, according to official Dodge communications.
  • Other causes are not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange diagnosis by an authorized Dodge service provider or another qualified EV service facility.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage battery or BPCM repairs yourself.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Have a qualified technician confirm whether P0CA6 is present or active in the BPCM.
  2. Have the technician check whether the vehicle is eligible for applicable BPCM software updates described in Dodge communications.
  3. Further diagnostic steps are not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Service is appropriate because official Dodge communications describe BPCM reprogramming for charging-related enhancements associated with P0CA6. Urgency is not yet established by verified evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm the stored and active BPCM diagnostic codes.
  • Determine applicability of Dodge BPCM reprogramming communications for the specific vehicle.
  • Evaluate any additional active BPCM codes under the applicable Dodge service procedure.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Applicable Dodge communications describe reprogramming the BPCM.
  • Whether reprogramming resolves an individual vehicle’s P0CA6 is not yet established by the supplied verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11014364: Dodge bulletin 08-025-25 REV. A, published February 15, 2025; describes charging-related enhancements that may prevent false P0CA6 setting and involves BPCM reprogramming.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11014355: Dodge bulletin 08-022-25 REV. A, published February 16, 2025; describes charging-related enhancements that may prevent false P0CA6 setting and involves BPCM reprogramming.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11015877: Dodge bulletin 08-071-25, published March 20, 2025; describes charging-related enhancements that may prevent false P0CA6 setting and involves BPCM reprogramming.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11015902: Dodge bulletin 08-081-25, published March 20, 2025; identifies BPCM reprogramming as the repair summary and describes charging-related enhancements that may prevent false P0CA6 setting.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications 11029995 (08-089-26), 11029997 (08-090-26), 11030001 (08-094-26), and 11030120 (08-110-26), published March 7–11, 2026, list P0CA6-00 among BPCM-related diagnostic codes. Full applicability and repair instructions are not established by the supplied excerpts.

16. Recall information

  • No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Applicable vehicles in the supplied database are US-market 2024 and 2025 Dodge Charger models. Official source: NHTSA-posted Dodge manufacturer communications, including https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11014364

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P0CA6 mean?

It means “Hybrid/EV Battery Charging Current High.”

Can P0CA6 be a false code?

Yes. Official Dodge communications state that charging-related enhancements may address conditions that cause P0CA6 to set falsely.

What is the documented repair?

Certain official Dodge communications describe reprogramming the Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM).

Does this apply to every Dodge vehicle?

No. The supplied applicability data establishes US-market 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles only; exact bulletin eligibility must be verified by a service provider.

Is it safe to drive or charge with P0CA6?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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