OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2E4E Battery Charger Coupler Temperature C Too High
The coupler C temperature exceeds the safety threshold during charging. Contact resistance increased or charging current too high.
Is it safe to drive with P2E4E?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyCoupler contacts oxidised - high resistance
- PossibleCharging current above coupler rating
Symptoms
- Charge status indicator shows fault
- Charging may not start or interrupts
- Slower-than-expected charge rate
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Battery Charger Coupler C
Related codes
- P0E5FBattery Charger Coupler Temperature A Too High
- P0EEFBattery Charger Coupler Temperature B Too High
- P2E53Battery Charger Coupler Temperature D Too High
- P2E4BBattery Charger Coupler Temperature Sensor C Circuit Range/Performance
- P2E4CBattery Charger Coupler Temperature Sensor C Circuit Low
- P2E4DBattery Charger Coupler Temperature Sensor C Circuit High
- P2E4FBattery Charger Coupler Temperature Sensor D Circuit
- P2E50Battery Charger Coupler Temperature Sensor D Circuit Range/Performance
- P2E51Battery Charger Coupler Temperature Sensor D Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.