OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2E89 Proximity Detection Circuit B Low
The proximity detection circuit B (SAE J1772 PD signal) reports a low condition. Charging cable plug detection is impaired.
Is it safe to drive with P2E89?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyCharge inlet contacts dirty
- PossibleWiring fault
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Proximity Detection B, Charge Inlet B, Bms
Related codes
- P0D58Proximity Detection Circuit A Low
- P2E86Battery Charger B Input Voltage Sensor Circuit High
- P2E87Proximity Detection Circuit B
- P2E88Proximity Detection Circuit B Range/Performance
- P2E8AProximity Detection Circuit B High
- P2E8BProximity Detection Circuit B Intermittent/Erratic
- P2E8CBattery Charger B Charge Sequence Signal 1 Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.