OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2D61 Battery Charging System Positive Contactor C Control Circuit High
The positive contactor C of the battery charging system reports a control circuit high condition. HV charging path cannot be commanded reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P2D61?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen contactor coil
- 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 C, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
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- P2BCABattery Charging System Positive Contactor B Control Circuit High
- P2D6FBattery Charging System Positive Contactor D Control Circuit High
- P2D5EBattery Charging System Positive Contactor C Control Circuit/Open
- P2D5FBattery Charging System Positive Contactor C Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P2D60Battery Charging System Positive Contactor C Control Circuit Low
- P2D62Battery Charging System Negative Contactor C Circuit
- P2D63Battery Charging System Negative Contactor C Stuck Closed
- P2D64Battery Charging System Negative Contactor C Stuck Open
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.