OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D0C Battery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low
The positive contactor A of the battery charging system reports a control circuit low condition. HV charging path cannot be commanded reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P0D0C?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWire shorted to ground
- PossibleInternal coil short
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
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
- P2BC9Battery Charging System Positive Contactor B Control Circuit Low
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- P0D09Battery Charging System Positive Contactor A Stuck Open
- P0D0ABattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit/Open
- P0D0BBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0D0DBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit High
- P0D0EBattery Charging System Negative Contactor A Circuit
- P0D0FBattery Charging System Negative Contactor A Stuck Closed
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.