OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D10 Battery Charging System Negative Contactor A Stuck Open
The negative 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 P0D10?
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 Neg Contactor A, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
- P2BCDBattery Charging System Negative Contactor B Stuck Open
- P2D64Battery Charging System Negative Contactor C Stuck Open
- P2D72Battery Charging System Negative Contactor D Stuck Open
- P0D0DBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit High
- P0D0EBattery Charging System Negative Contactor A Circuit
- P0D0FBattery Charging System Negative Contactor A Stuck Closed
- P0D11Battery Charging System Negative Contactor A Control Circuit/Open
- P0D12Battery Charging System Negative Contactor A Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0D13Battery Charging System Negative Contactor A Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.