OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0E6A Hybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit/Open
The HV battery precharge contactor reports a control circuit/open condition.
Is it safe to drive with P0E6A?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyCoil open
- PossibleOpen control wire
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
Symptoms
- EV/hybrid system warning light on
- Reduced power output or limp mode
- Charging may fail or be slowed
- Reduced electric range
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Precharge Contactor, Precharge Resistor, Bms
Related codes
- P0E67Battery Charger Control Circuit High
- P0E68Control Pilot Indicator Circuit Range/Performance
- P0E69Control Pilot Indicator Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0E6BHybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit Low
- P0E6CHybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit High
- P0E6DHybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.