Dodge P0D09
Battery Charging System Positive Contactor "A" - Actuator Stuck Open**
Quick answer
P0D09 means “Battery Charging System Positive Contactor ‘A’ – Actuator Stuck Open.” Verified evidence associates it with the 2024 Dodge Charger in the US and an official Dodge/NHTSA manufacturer communication, 08-022-25 REV. D.
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1. What does P0D09 mean?
P0D09 means “Battery Charging System Positive Contactor ‘A’ – Actuator Stuck Open.” Verified evidence associates it with the 2024 Dodge Charger in the US and an official Dodge/NHTSA manufacturer communication, 08-022-25 REV. D.
2. Technical explanation
The verified diagnostic meaning identifies a condition involving the battery charging system’s positive contactor “A,” with the actuator reported as stuck open. The supplied evidence does not establish the specific underlying failure mechanism, diagnostic procedure, or repair for this code.
3. What system is affected?
Battery charging system; positive contactor “A.”
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange diagnosis by an authorized Dodge EV service facility or other qualified EV technician.
- Do not attempt high-voltage battery or contactor repair yourself.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- A qualified service provider should retrieve and assess stored diagnostic trouble codes and follow applicable manufacturer service information.
- The supplied evidence also lists P1E25, P0D10, and P0DE6 in the referenced manufacturer communication; it does not establish that these codes will always occur with P0D09.
11. When to contact service
Service need is not explicitly established by the supplied diagnostic record. Because this code concerns the battery charging system and a high-voltage contactor, seek qualified EV service for diagnosis.
12. What the service center may check
- Verify P0D09 and determine whether it is active or stored using approved diagnostic equipment.
- Review the applicable official manufacturer communication: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11026760, 08-022-25 REV. D.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Dodge Charger · 2024 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11026760: 08-022-25 REV. D, published December 18, 2025. The supplied summary includes P0D09 among listed DTCs. Specific bulletin applicability, corrective action, and repair steps are not established by the supplied evidence.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11026760, “08-022-25 REV. D”: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11026760
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Dodge code P0D09 mean?
It means “Battery Charging System Positive Contactor ‘A’ – Actuator Stuck Open.”
Which vehicle is verified as applicable?
The supplied applicability record identifies the US-market 2024 Dodge Charger.
Can I drive or charge with P0D09?
Whether driving or charging is safe is not yet established by verified evidence.
Is there an official service communication for P0D09?
Yes. The supplied evidence identifies NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11026760, Dodge document 08-022-25 REV. D, which lists P0D09.