OBD Guide

P0D09

Battery Charging System Positive Contactor A Stuck Open

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hybrid system warning light on dashboard
  • Reduced vehicle power or performance
  • Problems with charging a high-voltage battery
  • The car may go into emergency mode
  • Possible problems starting the car

Causes

  • Mechanical jamming of positive contactor A
  • Open or short circuit in the contactor control circuit
  • Malfunction of the hybrid system control module
  • Problems with power or grounding of the contactor
  • Worn or corroded contactor contacts

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition and operation of positive contactor A
  2. Check the integrity of the contactor control circuit
  3. Check the power supply and grounding of the contactor
  4. If necessary, replace the faulty contactor
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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