OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0E69 Control Pilot Indicator Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
The control pilot indicator circuit drops out or jumps intermittently. 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 P0E69?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyConnector not seated
- PossibleWire chafing intermittent
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
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
- P0E66Battery Charger Control Circuit Low
- P0E67Battery Charger Control Circuit High
- P0E68Control Pilot Indicator Circuit Range/Performance
- P0E6AHybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit/Open
- P0E6BHybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit Low
- P0E6CHybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.