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Nissan P316C

2013 LEAF. *PE

DriveUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with P316C.
ChargeCharging may be affected. Nissan bulletin NTB-13-105 describes a condition where charging begins and reaches 100%, then P316C sets and prevents charging. The evidence does not establish whether charging will be prevented in every case.
ServiceService is advisable because Nissan NTB-13-105 identifies P316C as a PD module system code associated with EV warning-light and charging-prevention conditions. The supplied record does not explicitly state a service-required status.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For a 2011–2013 Nissan LEAF (US), DTC P316C is identified in Nissan bulletin NTB-13-105 as a PD module system code. The bulletin describes EV warning-light illumination or a charging-related condition in which charging reaches 100% and then P316C may set and prevent charging.

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1. What does P316C mean?

For a 2011–2013 Nissan LEAF (US), DTC P316C is identified in Nissan bulletin NTB-13-105 as a PD module system code. The bulletin describes EV warning-light illumination or a charging-related condition in which charging reaches 100% and then P316C may set and prevent charging.

2. Technical explanation

Verified evidence identifies P316C as a PD module system DTC in Nissan communication NTB-13-105. The supplied diagnostic record labels the code “2013 LEAF. *PE,” but does not provide a more specific technical definition or component-level failure description.

3. What system is affected?

PD module system.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • EV warning light may illuminate.
  • Charging may begin and complete to 100%, after which P316C may set and prevent charging.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with P316C.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Charging may be affected. Nissan bulletin NTB-13-105 describes a condition where charging begins and reaches 100%, then P316C sets and prevents charging. The evidence does not establish whether charging will be prevented in every case.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange diagnosis by a Nissan LEAF-qualified service provider.
  • Record whether the EV warning light is illuminated and whether charging reaches 100% before the code sets.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Have a qualified service provider confirm the stored DTC and evaluate the condition using applicable Nissan service information.
  2. Not yet established by verified evidence: specific diagnostic steps, tests, or component inspections for P316C.

11. When to contact service

Service is advisable because Nissan NTB-13-105 identifies P316C as a PD module system code associated with EV warning-light and charging-prevention conditions. The supplied record does not explicitly state a service-required status.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm DTC P316C.
  • Assess the reported EV warning-light condition.
  • Assess the reported charging condition, including whether charging reaches 100% before P316C sets and charging is prevented.
  • Use applicable Nissan service information. Specific test procedures are not established by the supplied evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Nissan NTB-13-105, published December 4, 2013; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10054092. It applies to 2011–2013 LEAF and addresses EV warning-light illumination or charging-related conditions with P3171, P3170, and P316C for the PD module system.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10054092 / Nissan NTB-13-105: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2010-2014.zip#nhtsa_id=10054092

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P316C mean on a Nissan LEAF?

Nissan bulletin NTB-13-105 identifies P316C as a PD module system code. A more specific meaning is not established by the supplied verified evidence.

Which LEAF vehicles are covered by the verified evidence?

The supplied applicability record and Nissan bulletin identify US-market 2011–2013 Nissan LEAF vehicles.

Can P316C affect charging?

Yes. The bulletin describes charging that begins and completes to 100%, after which P316C may set and prevent charging.

Is it safe to drive with P316C?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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