OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D09 Battery Charging System Positive Contactor A Stuck Open
The positive contactor A of the battery charging system reports a stuck open condition. HV charging path cannot be commanded reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P0D09?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyContacts oxidised
- PossibleCoil burned out
- Less likelyCarbon or debris buildup preventing free movement
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Bcs Pos Contactor A, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
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- P2D5DBattery Charging System Positive Contactor C Stuck Open
- P2D6BBattery Charging System Positive Contactor D Stuck Open
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- P0D07Battery Charging System Positive Contactor A Circuit
- P0D08Hybrid/EV Charge Cord Fault
- P0D0ABattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit/Open
- P0D0BBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.