OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2E38 Battery Charger B Enable Circuit Range/Performance
Battery charger B reports a enable circuit range/performance condition. HV charging operation may be impaired.
Is it safe to drive with P2E38?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyEnable voltage drifted
- PossibleHigh-resistance contact
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
Symptoms
- Charge status indicator shows fault
- Charging may not start or interrupts
- Slower-than-expected charge rate
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Battery Charger B, Wiring Harness, Bms
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.