OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0E3E Control Pilot Indicator Control Circuit High
Voltage on the control pilot indicator control circuit is above the expected window. The on-board charger negotiates voltage, current and safety with the EVSE; a fault interrupts charging or limits it to AC slow-charge despite a DC fast charger being attached.
Is it safe to drive with P0E3E?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyWire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen lamp
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Symptoms
- Charge status indicator shows fault
- Charging may not start or interrupts
- Slower-than-expected charge rate
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–1 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Control Pilot Indicator, Wiring Harness
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.