OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0D13 Battery Charging System Negative Contactor A Control Circuit Low
The negative 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 P0D13?
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 Neg Contactor A, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.