What are the common causes of P2D61?

A short to voltage on the contactor C control wire. A failed positive contactor C. Corrosion at the contactor C connector. A faulty charger module driver. A chafed contactor C harness.

Read positive contactor C state on a scan tool. Inspect the contactor C control wire for a short to voltage. Measure the control voltage at contactor C. Test the contactor C coil resistance. Repair the short if the control reads high. Clear the code and retest.

P2D61

Battery Charging System Positive Contactor C Control Circuit High

System: Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P2D61 means Battery Charging System Positive Contactor C Control Circuit High.

Check these first

A short to voltage on the contactor C control wire
A failed positive contactor C
Corrosion at the contactor C connector
A faulty charger module driver
A chafed contactor C harness

What to do next

Read positive contactor C state on a scan tool
Inspect the contactor C control wire for a short to voltage
Measure the control voltage at contactor C
Test the contactor C coil resistance
Repair the short if the control reads high
Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.