OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P008E Fuel Cooler Pump Control Circuit High
Control voltage of the fuel cooler pump is above the expected range — short to power or open ground. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P008E?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring shorted to battery
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Fuel Cooler Pump, Pump Wiring
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.