Code result
P0D13
Battery Charging System Negative Contactor A Control Circuit Low
High severity
What it means
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?
No — stop driving
This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.
Most likely causes
Wire shorted to ground
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Internal coil short
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
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