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PowertrainP0D0C

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Battery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low

13 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 13

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
DaewooP0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
DFFSP0D0COpen button circuit on the left side BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0D0CBatteriladesystemets positive kontaktor 'A' styringskrets lav BrandPowertrain
GMP0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
HoldenP0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
OpelP0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
SaabP0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0D0CBattery Charging System Positive Contactor A Control Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
ToyotaP0D0COpen button circuit on the left side BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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