OBD Guide

P0D14

Battery Charging System Negative Contactor A Control Circuit High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Problems with charging a high-voltage battery
  • Reduced hybrid system efficiency
  • Possible error messages in the hybrid system
  • In some cases - power limitation

Causes

  • Short circuit to positive in the contactor control circuit
  • Faulty contactor relay
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Malfunction of the hybrid system control unit
  • Corrosion or poor contact in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity and resistance of the contactor control circuit
  2. Check control circuit voltage
  3. Inspect connectors and connections for corrosion or damage
  4. Check the functionality of the contactor relay
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components

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