P2D60 code meaning
Battery Charging System Positive Contactor C Control Circuit Low
What P2D60 means
P2D60 is logged when the coil feed of positive charging contactor C reads lower than commanded – usually the wire has found ground or the driver output is dragged low. Where the driver switches the supply side, the coil then gets too little current and the contactor stays open, or the driver shuts itself off for protection. No manufacturer documents P2D60 publicly. GM's table for the contactor A twin (P0D0A) on the Volt states that its open-load test is blind to a ground short, so a low fault needs a separate check. CARB lets makers report open, shorted-low and shorted-high output faults under one code, so some systems may never set this one. Typical finds: insulation rubbed through at the battery housing, water in a plug. P2D61 is the high case, P2D67 the minus side.
P2D60 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyWorkshop only
- Typical labor1 to 5 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of P2D60
- Affected charging mode refused
- Fault may appear only in wet weather
- Charging warning shown
Common causes of P2D60
- Most likelyCoil feed wire shorted to ground
- PossibleMoisture or corrosion in the contactor plug
- Less likelyShorted turns in the coil of contactor C
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Bcs pos contactor cWiring harnessBms
What each part of P2D60 means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 2 | Generic code (second SAE range): it means the same on every make. |
| 60 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P2D60 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about P2D60
What does P2D60 mean?
P2D60 means "Battery Charging System Positive Contactor C Control Circuit Low". P2D60 is logged when the coil feed of positive charging contactor C reads lower than commanded – usually the wire has found ground or the driver output is dragged low. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P2D60?
P2D60 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will P2D60 fail an emissions test?
P2D60 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is P2D60 to fix?
Difficulty: workshop only. A typical repair takes 1 to 5 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P2D60 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.