OBD Guide

P2D70

Battery Charging System Negative Contactor D Circuit

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Problems with charging a high-voltage battery
  • Reduced engine power
  • Limitation of hybrid system operation
  • Possible problems starting the car

Causes

  • Negative charging contactor fault
  • Open or short circuit in the contactor circuit
  • Contactor relay problems
  • Malfunction of the hybrid system control unit
  • Corrosion or poor contact in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the negative charging contactor
  2. Test the contactor circuit for open and short circuit
  3. Check the functionality of the contactor relay
  4. Inspect connectors and connections for corrosion
  5. If necessary, replace the contactor or relay

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