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P2D76: Battery Charging System Negative Contactor D Control Circuit High

Standardized SAE J2012 code · P2Dxx codes

What does P2D76 mean?

The negative contactor D of the battery charging system reports a control circuit high condition. HV charging path cannot be commanded reliably.

The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.

Common causes

  • High Control wire shorted to B+
  • Medium Open contactor coil
  • Low Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance

Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.

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