Lincoln P0D5C
board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM). This may be due to the software in the SOBDM. To correct the conditio
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For a 2020 Lincoln Aviator in the US, DTC P0D5C is associated with the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM). An official Lincoln/NHTSA service communication states that SOBDM software may be involved.
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1. What does P0D5C mean?
For a 2020 Lincoln Aviator in the US, DTC P0D5C is associated with the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM). An official Lincoln/NHTSA service communication states that SOBDM software may be involved.
2. Technical explanation
Verified evidence identifies P0D5C in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM). The official communication says the condition may be due to software in the SOBDM. The supplied excerpt is truncated and does not establish the complete corrective procedure.
3. What system is affected?
Secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM); the source also references the battery energy control module (BECM) and charging the high-voltage battery with an EVSE cord.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- P0D5C may be stored in the SOBDM.
- The official communication references a condition involving the BECM after charging the high-voltage battery with an EVSE cord.
6. Possible causes
- Software in the SOBDM may be involved, according to the official service communication.
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 with a Lincoln dealer or qualified service facility.
- Do not attempt high-voltage system or module repair yourself.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Have a qualified technician confirm P0D5C and review the applicable SOBDM software information.
- Not yet established by verified evidence whether additional diagnostic steps are required.
11. When to contact service
Contact a Lincoln dealer or qualified service facility for diagnosis, especially if P0D5C is stored or charging-related concerns are present.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm DTC P0D5C in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM).
- Review whether the applicable SOBDM software update or service procedure in SSM 49289 applies.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- The official communication indicates the condition may be addressed through an SOBDM software-related correction; the supplied evidence does not provide the full repair procedure.
14. Affected vehicles
- Lincoln Aviator · 2020 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10181932, SSM 49289, published 2020-10-28. It references P0D5C stored in the SOBDM and states that SOBDM software may be involved. Applicability supplied: 2020 Lincoln Aviator, US.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10181932, SSM 49289: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2020-2024.zip#nhtsa_id=10181932
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10181932: SSM 49289 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P0D5C mean on a 2020 Lincoln Aviator?
The supplied verified record associates P0D5C with the secondary on-board diagnostic control module A (SOBDM).
What may cause P0D5C?
The official service communication states that SOBDM software may be involved.
Is it safe to drive or charge?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
Is there an official service communication?
Yes. NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10181932 (SSM 49289), published October 28, 2020, addresses P0D5C in the SOBDM and possible SOBDM software involvement.