OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2BE8 Hybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit B Open
The control circuit B for the hybrid battery precharge contactor reports a open condition. Pre-charging the DC link before main contactor closure cannot be commanded reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P2BE8?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in coil control wire
- PossibleOpen contactor coil
- Less likelyPack cell imbalance approaching service threshold
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
- 2–7 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Hybrid Precharge Contactor B, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
- P2BE5Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Current Sensor C Circuit Range/Performance
- P2BE6Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Current Sensor C Low
- P2BE7Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Current Sensor C High
- P2BE9Hybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit B Range/Performance
- P2BEAHybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit B Low
- P2BEBHybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit B High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.